Project Manager III

Job Title: Project Manager III

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Project Management

Reports to: Director, Project Management

Senior‑level Project Manager (PM) accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating all assigned projects. The PM ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget, within scope, meet quality expectations, and that the project team follows procedures and policies while meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

• Responsible for all aspects of the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) for multiple complex projects and sophisticated project schedules from customer tender through delivery and customer acceptance.
• Ensure projects meet all requirements (technical, procedures/policy, scope, budget, and schedule) and communicate all variances in budget, scope, schedule, and out‑of‑process/policy.
• Support and plan for machine testing, training, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Assist engineering, marketing, production, and strategic sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for contract submission.
• Maintain and manage project action logs. Work with cross‑functional project teams to identify risks upfront and develop plans to reduce or eliminate their impact.
• Manage and communicate project cost, P&L management, and project change orders. Validate ERP‑derived project cost estimates and demonstrate solid ERP skills to drive action. Develop project forecasts and communicate any variances to budget.
• Participate in the development of project schedules and lead the team to deliver projects on time.

• Confer with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities, scope of authority, and execution. Take ownership of project performance.
• Assist engineering, marketing, production, and strategic sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for contract submission.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel, modify schedule or plan as required, and prepare project reports for management, client, or others. Interface with the customer to ensure project scope compliance and manage scope creep.
• Achieve project Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for all assigned projects. Champion stage‑gate process with strict adherence to process documentation completion.
• Accept special assignments as needed.

• Ensure that all team members understand all aspects of the project requirements and how their role fits into successful execution. Challenge the team to meet stretch targets and mentor and train Project Managers I and II on best practices.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets while following our process and policies.
• Effectively lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate team activities, ensuring appropriate and timely issue escalation and member accountability.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Business.

• 7+ years of project management experience, with significant experience leading numerous large‑scale projects from inception to completion within prescribed budget, scope, and schedule.
• Or combination of 5+ years’ experience in Loram working with numerous large‑scale and cross‑functional projects.
• Or equivalent combination of 11+ years of education and experience in Engineering, Business, and/or Project Management.

Must maintain railroad safety training and certifications.

• Advanced degree.
• Project Management Certification.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

• Social Security Verification:
  The individual's name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing:
  All applicants must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test. Employees in safety‑sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and…