Project/Site Manager

Project / Site Manager

Kalmar (Elizabeth City, NJ)

Salary :

Starting @ $95,000- $100,000 / year

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, reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors and forklift trucks.

Kalmar’s offering also covers maintenance contracts, technical support, spare parts, training and crane upgrades and Kalmar One automation system.

What makes Kalmar GREAT :

• Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- Our sustainability focus areas are : people & society, environment and governance.
• We believe we can help drive the transition to a 1.5 C, 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.

• Kalmar believes in collaboration, delivering on our promise and that people make the future.
• Team members can expect to be appreciated, respected and highly valued.

Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including :

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective your first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s 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 you’ll 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
• Driver’s 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 currently employs more than 4,800 professionals worldwide. One of our most important values is : We do it together.

We value team skills, as well as innovativeness, customer orientation, and a willingness to commit to continuous improvement.

We work closely with our customers and partners - across language, cultural, and professional borders. We see diversity as a common strength and valuable resource for Kalmar’s future.

Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?

Please submit your resume / CV to be considered!

Kalmar is part of Cargotec

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to the 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. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki : CGCBV) sales in 2021 totaled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,000 people. www.cargotec.com