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Summary
Title:Project Manager
ID:71420310
Department:Rail Maintenance Equipment
Location:Crete, IL
Description

Project Manager

The project manager is the individual responsible for planning & executing the projects within established parameters. The individual leads and influences the project team, with authority and responsibility from leadership, to run the project on a day-to-day basis from inception to customer acceptance.

The project manager, operating within agreed reporting structures, is responsible for:

· Applying appropriate project management methods to ensure timely execution of project deliverables while meeting or exceeding internal profitability metrics

· Motivating internal stakeholders toward execution of project as defined · Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans

· Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary

· Applying change control processes as applicable · Reporting on projects progress and end-stage assessments

· Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact · Applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards

· Identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project

· Conducting regular project evaluation reviews to assess how well the project was managed and improve overall procedures for future projects

· Clearly communicating project needs and updates to both internal and external customers

 

Reports to: Vice-President Corporate Development / Ownership

 

Job Requirements:

· 5+ years of previous Project Management experience

· Engineering or Technical Degrees are preferred, but applicants demonstrating equivalent work experience will be considered

· Electrical or mechanical aptitude is desired

· Strong communicator, both verbally and written, will interface with customers and vendors on a routine basis

· Ability to understand technical specifications and contract documents (RFQ, PO, T&C’s) with experience identifying clarification and exception responses

· Experience preparing cost estimates and proposals a plus

Pay Range: $105,000 - $135,000 per year based on experience, education, skills and qualifications.

Benefits:
401K
401K Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off 
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement 
Flexible Working Arrangement

We are committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status

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About Us

Whiting Corporation, located near Chicago, Illinois, is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty overhead cranes and railcar maintenance equipment. Whiting overhead cranes serve a variety of industries including steel mills, automotive plants, foundries, fossil fuel plants, metal service centers, refuse facilities, hydro-electric plants and nuclear power plants. Additionally, Whiting is a trusted name for railcar maintenance and lifting equipment for the freight and commuter railroad industries, municipal transit authorities, railcar builders and independent maintenance shops. Whiting is ISO-9001:2015 certified and a proud U.S. manufacturer.

Connect with Whiting

Location:
26000 Whiting Way
Monee, IL 60449

Phone:
888-Whiting (944-8464)

Email:
Info@WhitingCorp.com