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Project Manager - Engineering

Project Manager - EngineeringNewport News, VA

Responsibilities

Project Manager Level 1:

• Assists in development of project proposals or plans, including timelines, budgets, procedures,

staffing needs, and resource allocation.

• Works with Functional Managers to address technical issues and ensure timely engineering

releases, reporting to relevant departments.

• Assists with the setup of work plans and staffing for each project phase, and handles recruitment or

assignment of personnel.

• Facilitates compliance to product specifications, standards, and legal regulations.
• Meets with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties and responsibilities.
• Oversees project activities to ensure they stay on schedule and within budget, communicating plan

adjustments if necessary.

• Tracks project progress, manages risks, and prepares reports for management and clients.
• Assists in project activities with government agencies.
• Provides technical advice and resolves issues with project personnel.
• Collaborates with external Liebherr companies on project activities.
• Applies project management methods, procedures, and tools.

Project Manager Level 2:

• All duties of PM 1, plus:
• Creates project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures,

staffing requirements, and resource allocation for various project phases.

• Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase, arranging for recruitment or assignment of

personnel.

• Organizes and ensures adherence to detailed product specifications, including standards and legal

compliance.

• Confers with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of

authority.

• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and

within budget, adjusting plans as needed.

• Monitors and manages project progress and risks, when necessary, establishes mitigation activities

related to project risk.

• Coordinates project activities with government agencies.
• Implements and ensures the application of project management methods, procedures, and tools.

Project Manager Level 3:

• All duties of PM 2, plus:
• Contributes to the project portfolio according to the company's strategy.
• Manages moderately complex projects involving high-level stakeholders across multiple continents

and cultures.

• Manages strategic projects and/or Tier 0 initiatives.
• Leads interactions with project stakeholders.
• Serves as a reference within the company and division for all questions related to responsible

projects.

Senior Project Manager Level 4:

• All duties of PM 3, plus:
• Creates project portfolios within defined programs.
• Coordinates several projects within a program, piloting activities and centralizing information.
• Responsible for the performance and results of strategic projects for the organization.
• Functionally leads program teams composed of other project managers.

Competencies

Project Manager Level 1:

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering or a related field

and up to 2 years of project management experience. Experience in an engineering environment is preferred but not required. PMP Certification or international equivalent is highly desired but not

required.

Project Manager Level 2:

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering or a related field

and 2 to 4 years of project management experience. Experience in an engineering environment is

preferred but not required. PMP Certification or international equivalent is highly desired but not

required.

Project Manager Level 3:

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering field or a related

field and 2 to 4 years of project management experience in the mining industry, 5 to 8 years of project

management experience overall. Experience with projects spanning multiple business units, continents,

and time zones. PMP Certification or international equivalent is required.

Senior Project Manager (Level 4):

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering or related field

and 4 to 6 years of project management experience in the mining industry, 8+ years of project

management experience overall. Experience with projects spanning multiple business units, continents,

and time zones. PMP Certification or international equivalent is required.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Job ID83205DivisionMiningCompanyLiebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.Area of employmentEngineeringCountryUnited StatesEntry levelProfessionalsType of contractfull time

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In line with its international growth, Liebherr's venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr's manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.

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4100 Chestnut Avenue

23607 Newport News, VA

United States

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In line with its international growth, Liebherr's venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr's manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.

4100 Chestnut Avenue

23607 Newport News, VA

United States

Thomas Steele

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www.liebherr.com/karriere