Project Manager

Full time opportunity as a Project Manager with a leader in the industrial shelving systems industry

Location: San Dimas, CA

6 month contract to direct

Environment: In office

Pay rate: up to $33/HR (DOE)

Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating company resources to accomplish the successful execution of projects on time, in scope, and within budget. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to the engineering, manufacturing, shipping, and installation of shelving and platform projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule and participate in “turn over” meetings with Estimating Engineering

• Create a project schedule and hold the organization accountable for meeting time commitments

• Collaborate with manufacturing to determine the ship date and ensure that it is met

• Communicate with customer to determine requirements, provide project updates, and resolve issues

• Ensure project status and health are communicated and understood by all stakeholders

• Work with the CAD team to schedule and ensure the accurate and on time completion of drawings

• Review and verify the accuracy of all drawings related to assigned projects

• Manage installation phase of project coordinating activities with subcontractors and customers

• Coordinate the purchase and delivery of all “buyout” items

• Manage the acquisition of permits and apply to the appropriate regulatory authorities as needed

• Work with outside engineering firms to secure stamped engineering calculations

• Create bill of materials and parts list

• Travel to job sites to understand and resolve customer issues when required

• Recommend and participate in engineering department improvement initiatives

• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field with a minimum of 2 years of project management experience

• Associates degree or Project Management certification with supporting work experience considered

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Possesses a strong, technical aptitude and can review engineering prints

• Working understanding of 2D and 3D CAD systems

• Experience in material handling or steel structure industry a plus

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to navigate challenging situations

• Energetic self-starter with who can work as part of a team or independently in a fast-paced environment

Why Kelly®?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly® Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we’re here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.