Project Manager

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.