Manufacturing Project Manager

Responsibilities

The Project Manager leads the technical planning and execution of upfit projects, serving as the primary liaison between customers, engineering, and manufacturing. They are responsible for managing project schedules, validating technical specifications, and ensuring all deliverables meet contractual and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 7-10 years of heavy equipment experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or a related technical field. Strong technical proficiency in hydraulics, electrical systems, and welding, along with experience using ERP systems, is required.

Skills

• Project management
• Technical project definition
• Contract review
• Customer engagement
• Hydraulics
• Electrical systems
• Metal welding
• ERP systems
• JD Edwards
• Technical documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Risk management
• Negotiation
• Problem solving
• Decision-making
• Manufacturing coordination

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Company match
• Profit-sharing
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Short-term disability program
• Long-term disability program
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Training and development programs
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship programs

About this role

Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits
including:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
* Profit-Sharing
* Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
* Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
* Wellness Programs
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Training and Development Programs
* Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
* And much more!

Qualifications

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The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution and delivery of
all upfit projects performed by HP Fairfield. Serving as a technical subject
matter expert in plow and truck equipment, this role oversees contract review,
technical project definition, customer engagement throughout the project
lifecycle, and operational support.

The Project Manager plays a critical role in the order-to-cash process, ensuring
seamless project coordination, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer
satisfaction. Through strong technical expertise, project leadership, and
cross-functional collaboration, this position drives successful project outcomes
while maintaining high levels of customer confidence and service excellence.

Essential Functions of the Job:

* Lead the technical planning and execution of assigned projects, serving as
the primary point of contact for customers on all technical matters
throughout the project lifecycle.
* Partner closely with the sales team during the pre-award phase to provide
technical expertise, validate project requirements, and support the
development of accurate and feasible customer solutions.
* Collaborate with customers to define, review, and finalize technical
specifications, ensuring all project requirements are documented, understood,
and achievable.
* Ensure complete project readiness prior to release to manufacturing by
coordinating and validating all required project documentation and inputs,
including:
* Bills of Material (BOM) and Job Header creation and accuracy
* Project schedule development and critical milestone management
* Upfit layouts, drawings, and technical documentation
* Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and equipment serial number tracking
* Pre-build meeting facilitation and cross-functional coordination
* Procurement and availability of chassis, VTMs, outsourced equipment, and
other purchased components

* Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Engineering, Procurement,
Manufacturing, and Customers to ensure seamless project execution.
* Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to
maintain project schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations.
* Provide ongoing technical guidance and support to Production throughout the
manufacturing and upfit process.
* Ensure all project deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in
accordance with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and company
standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

* Customer-Focused: Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer
service, with the ability to build strong relationships, manage expectations,
and effectively resolve customer concerns while balancing business
objectives.
* Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and
interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence
stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate solutions, and communicate
technical information.
* Problem Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes,
evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
* Decision-making and Accountability: Ability to make sound, timely decisions
using available data, while taking ownership of project outcomes and driving
results.
* Self-Motivation and Initiative: Highly motivated and capable of working
independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of
accountability, accuracy, and follow-through.
* Results-Oriented Performance: Demonstrated ability to successfully execute
projects from initiation through completion, meeting quality, schedule and
customer satisfaction.
* Relationship Focused: Ability to build consensus among stakeholders and
maintain productive working relationships both internally and externally.
* Adaptable to change.

Education and Experience:

* Minimum 7-10 years of heavy equipment work experience.
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management or a related technical
field.
* Strong technical experience including but not limited to hydraulics,
electrical, metal welding.
* Demonstrated experience successfully leading teams and delivering results.
* Previous experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
* Strong computer skills required.

About Alamo Group Inc.

Machinery Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Seguin, Texas · founded 1969