Site Project Manager, Ports Kalmar- (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Compensation:
- Base Salary: Starting @ $95,000- 100,000 per year
- Company Vehicle Provided
- Eligible for Annual Bonus
- Eligible for Annual Salary Review/Increase
Who is Kalmar?
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move.
Our offering consists of cargo handling equipment, automation, software and services. The Kalmar product range includes ship-to-shore cranes, rubber-tired and rail-mounted gantry cranes, straddle and shuttle carriers, reach stackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors and forklift trucks. Kalmars offering also covers maintenance contracts, technical support, spare parts, training and crane upgrades and Kalmar One automation system.
What makes Kalmar GREAT:
- Kalmars commitment to sustainability- The ongoing transition towards a decarbonized and more sustainable world impacts Kalmar in many ways. We contribute to the transition to a 1.5C, circular world by solving our customers sustainability challenges. At the same time, we take action to ensure that our environmental ambitions are founded on safe, inclusive, transparent and ethical business practices.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At Kalmar, we cherish diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and workplace. We treat every employee as a unique individual and ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone deserves respect, equality, and a strong sense of belonging. Our approach involves recognizing and celebrating individual expertise and needs, while treating our employees and engaging with our suppliers and customers with fairness and respect.
- Leadership: For us, leadership isn't just a title. It's a commitment to empowering individuals and fostering collective success.
- Personal Development: As part of our learning philosophy, we aim to offer our employees opportunities for internal transfers, job rotations, and involvement in challenging projects and assignments. In our belief, development always starts from an individual's own thirst for growth. That's why, at Kalmar, we prioritize regular development discussions, ensuring that your career aspirations are not just heard but actively supported.
Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective on the first day of employment.
- Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
- Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2Xs annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
- Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
- 401k Plan company matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan
- 401K Plan-employees are eligible to participate on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment- employees are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment (no waiting period)
- Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more.
Making your next move count
Purpose of Position:
Responsible for the successful site management of assigned location. The full responsibilities will include developing cost, timeline, schedule proposals on received RFP/RFQ from port customers, day-to-day Management of Project activities onsite including but not limited to day-to-day office management, project schedule, ordering ILA labor, interacting with port managers, solving scheduling problems, cost control, daily and weekly reporting as necessary.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Clear communication to customers and management of current project status and progress
- Coordination of schedules of workforce and customer requirements
- Prepare estimates and proposals for service needs to satisfy customer requirements
- Understand project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team
- Deliver project tasks and assure that projects are progressing as planned
- Responsible for basic project design and delivery according to the service contract
- Complete administrative tasks to include, invoice submission, company truck documentation, maintaining job files
- Submit time sheets, vacation requests and order labor for overtime as needed
- Local travel between ports
What youll need to succeed
Education:
- University (Bachelor's degree) level or vocational qualification / relevant working experience
Experience:
- 5+ years hands on experience with service, repair and maintenance of terminal cranes and container handling equipment
- 3+ years of experience in project coordination/project management
- Drivers License and have or ability to obtain a TWIC card
Competencies:
- In depth knowledge of container terminal operations and container handling equipment
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment, evaluate situations and make solid business decisions
- Reading and fully interpreting blueprints and schematics including but not limited to: structural, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic
- A working knowledge of electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, rigging and lift plans
- Safety focused
- Working knowledge of Google Suite
You will be part of
Kalmar is a global company, and we have operations in 35 countries.
At the end of 2023, around 5200 people worked at Kalmar. We offer a variety of different career possibilities for different backgrounds and ambitions, so whatever your passion is, we may just have the job for you! We want to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas, while providing our existing employees with new and interesting career opportunities.
Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?
Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centers, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,000 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totaled approximately EUR 2.0 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com