Project Manager

Overview The Project Manager is responsible for achieving margin goals by accurately costing and proactively managing capital projects. The Applications group provides a well‑defined scope that the Project Manager inputs and uses to complete detailed cost analysis. The Project Manager will apply margins, as directed by the Project Management Manager, and complete quotations in a timely manner. Assigned capital projects will be managed following the project management process from quotation through installation and final customer acceptance. The Project Manager will interface directly with customers and internally with District Sales Managers, Application Engineers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Service. Additionally, the Project Manager will work with other company departments to ensure margins are maintained and regularly report on project status to the appropriate departments and management team. Responsibilities Gather technical specifications to develop capital quotations by working with applications, district sales managers, and/or customers. Develop cost estimates for capital quotations utilizing existing business systems, quoting programs, and other methods as necessary for non‑standard applications. Complete quotations as assigned on time and store all backup documentation along with costing. Manage assigned projects and execute the project management process. Manage projects from quotation through successful customer installation and acceptance. Interface with other departments to ensure projects maintain expected margins and project schedules. Ensure that all customer order requirements are satisfied. Communicate project status on a weekly basis and report any deviations from project schedule and gross margin expectations. Work with QC and manufacturing to ensure any deficiencies and non‑conformances are addressed. Coordinate all FAT activities as required. Ensure that project documentation is properly stored. Travel as needed to customer sites for certain capital equipment installations. Perform other tasks as requested. Support our mission, values (teamwork, integrity, dedication, respect, innovation, excellence), and customer message (mindshare, people, added value, digital transformation, and user experience). Qualifications Education or Experience: BS Degree in Pulp and Paper, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or 10 years minimum related experience. Judgment/Decision Making: Demonstrate consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision making; achieve balance between quick decisiveness and thorough approaches. Initiative: Seek opportunities, go beyond the call of duty, and devise ways to surmount barriers; resourceful, action‑oriented and willing to take reasonable risks. Team Player: Collaborate with peers, foster supportive relationships, and cooperate with management to pursue company goals. Customer Focus: Monitor customer satisfaction and meet internal and external needs to achieve excellent results; establish partner relationships and remain visible and accessible. Success Factors: Results oriented; sound judgment; ability to balance time and multiple responsibilities; high energy; superior interpersonal abilities; ability to work with diverse personalities and remain a team player. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws. Working Conditions This position requires frequent travel in support of achieving goals and objectives. Compensation $77,900.00 - $110,000.00 Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with best‑in‑class premiums 10½ paid holidays 401(k) with match Company paid life insurance benefit Disability insurance Aflac insurance Lifelock insurance MetLaw legal assistance Employee assistance program Flexible spending Dependent care Educational assistance Employee stock purchase plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Kadant Solutions Division