Columbus McKinnon
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Project Manager

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Hartland, WI
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  • Project Manager
  • Location: Hartland, WI, US, 53029
  • Requisition ID: 3089

Join a team that values balance, open communication, and your future!

Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job—they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work-life balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most, apply now!

Job Summary/Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for successfully managing assigned projects from their inception to completion. This includes interfacing with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and management. Project Managers must be able to determine key milestones and effectively collaborate with internal resources to meet or exceed agreed upon customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the overall management, reviewing customer specifications, customer meetings, sales calls, scheduling and performance of assigned projects
  • Develop and communicate project status and overall schedule for each project including identifying deadlines to internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure project scope is clear and defined throughout the project process
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the electrical or mechanical team, when necessary, on team specific function
  • Conduct and collaborate with internal and external resources on Factory Acceptance Tests
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the electrical or mechanical team, when necessary, on team specific functions
  • Ensure designs meet customer specifications and internal expectations prior to releasing from engineering
  • Update Enterprise Resource Planning and project management software with project details and status
  • Order and coordinate with vendors when necessary equipment is purchased
  • Utilize project management software to track projects with detailed notes
  • Collaborate with Engineering to answer and complete any issues that may arise post release, with Fabrication, Assembly and Service.
  • Travel for front end visits, installation support, or Factory Acceptance Tests of vendors equipment when required.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Knowledgeable at reading engineering drawings
  • A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
  • Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
  • Demonstrates product knowledge obtained through experiential hands-on training.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
  • 2+ years of project management or related experience

Benefits

  • Free coffee daily
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation and paid sick time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance
  • Dress for your day

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.

We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

  • Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
  • Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
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