Project Manager
kelleyengineeredequipmentllc · Gretna, Nebraska, United States ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Category
- Project management
- Company size
- 1000+
Project Manager leads custom equipment projects for tunneling and underground construction, coordinating engineering, procurement, and production to deliver systems on time and on budget.
About Us:
Kelley Engineered Equipment (KEE) designs and builds highly customized equipment for the tunneling and underground construction industry.
We solve complex, real-world problems by delivering custom-engineered systems that perform in demanding environments. Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and requires a high level of ownership and accountability.
The Role:
KEE is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, custom equipment projects from concept through delivery.
This role owns the full project lifecycle, working across engineering and production to deliver high-quality systems on time and on budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the project lifecycle: from initial client contact through delivery and close-out
- Own project financials: estimate, track costs, and manage invoicing and payments
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules: ensure milestones and deliverables are met
- Coordinate cross-functional internal teams (engineering, procurement, and production)
- Oversee procurement: vendor selection, negotiation, and contracts
- Monitor progress and proactively resolve risks or delays
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, managing expectations and resolving issues
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Travel to job sites as needed (~10-20%)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field)
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Strong financial acumen (budgeting, cost control, forecasting)
- Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage demanding clients and resolve conflicts
Preferred Experience
- Custom equipment or engineered-to-order manufacturing
- Tunneling, underground construction, or heavy civil projects
- Familiarity with project scheduling tools (Wrike, MS Project, or similar)
- ERP or project cost tracking systems
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Paid time off starting at 3 weeks.
- Paid health insurance.
- Health savings account, with company contribution.
- IRA with employer match.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Parental leave.
KEE offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where integrity, responsibility, teamwork, and the ability to learn and work hard are central to everything we do. If you're ready to grow your career managing complex, high-impact projects, we'd like to hear from you.