KION Group

Project Manager

KION Group
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,400 - $156,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including the ability to lead multiple projects, manage customer relationships, and ensure timely financial closeout. Proficient in developing project schedules, managing risks, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementPMP CertificationMicrosoft Project ProficiencyMechanical Systems Understanding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead 3 to 5 projects at a time of differing scopes and average complexity
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships
  • Manage transition from Sales to Operations and lead Project Kickoff Meetings
  • Review project contract requirements
  • Develop and maintain project schedules communicated internally and externally
  • Meet with Engineering managers to assign resources
  • Work with Procurement to issue and manage vendors and subcontracts
  • Establish project milestones, billable deliverables and invoicing schedules
  • Maintain consistent customer communications on project status
  • Conduct project design reviews and status update meetings
  • Identify and manage project risks with actionable mitigation strategies
  • Forecast monthly costs, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, analyze profitability and report status
  • Direct project teams and subcontractors
  • Coordinate shipment and verification of materials to project sites
  • Secure permits as needed
  • Travel to project sites to meet customers and project teams, coordinate activities and provide direction
  • Generate implementation, testing, acceptance and go-live plans
  • Resolve issues and negotiate Change Orders when necessary
  • Manage as-built documentation completion and delivery
  • Ensure project financial closeout and turnover
  • Attend staff, one-on-one and department meetings
  • Complete annual training and certification requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Basic understanding of mechanical systems of material handling equipment and Controls
  • 5 to 7 years of professional experience
  • 3+ years of successful experience in project management
  • Willingness to travel for business within the continental US and Canada 35% to 50%
  • Willingness to travel over weekends
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project
  • Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and schematics
  • PMP Certification preferred
  • Experience in logistics or manufacturing/automation industries is a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills
Project SchedulingRisk ManagementCost ForecastingChange Order NegotiationAs-Built DocumentationMechanical/Electrical Drawing Interpretation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
MS Office SuiteMicrosoft Project
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP Certification
Industry Keywords
LogisticsManufacturingAutomationMaterial Handling Equipment