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Cranes Project Manager

Mazzella
Westlake, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Brief Description

Ready to take on projects that move industry? As a Project Manager with our Cranes Division, you’ll lead high-impact, custom crane system builds from the first handshake to final installation. You’ll work alongside the Director of Crane Project Management and a cross-functional team of sales, estimating, and production experts who share your drive for excellence.

If you love seeing a plan come to life—balancing timelines, budgets, people, and precision—this is your chance to make an immediate impact while shaping the future of our crane business.

Requirements

Job Duties:

  • Project planning, execution, and communication from inception through completion
  • Implement key processes from the Mazzella Management System (MMS): KPIs, CARs, Supplier Performance, Kaizen projects, training, and support
  • Direct, plan, and establish project budgets and implementation timeliness that support business goals in collaboration with production and sales
  • Manage all project scope, specs and schedule changes
  • Manage all project activities in accordance with the schedule and take responsibility for overall execution of work
  • Document and execute all changes in scope of project
  • Track and analyze technical problems to identify patterns/trends and determine cost effective ways to eliminate root causes
  • Drive a continuous improvement culture/mindset with respect to project delivery and leadership demonstrated through the utilization of performance metrics and defined performance improvement plans
  • Ability to lead and direct cross-functional teams to include engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and outside contractors
  • Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner; follow all Safety Guidelines
  • Committing to Lifelong Learning by completing all assigned learning and seeking opportunities to improve self
  • Other duties as assigned

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in a project management role, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement

Experience & Skills

  • At least 3 years of project management or engineered customer projects, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
  • Ability to manage teams through influence rather than absolute authority
  • Must be a team player and able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus
  • Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities; strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required
  • Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required; Microsoft Project preferred
  • Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrable ability to communicate appropriately both internally and externally
  • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding deadlines
  • Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and E-verify

Summary

At Mazzella, we're more than just a company – we're a family. With over 1300 employees and 60 locations, we lead the industry with humility and dedication to our people. When you join us, you become part of a team-oriented environment where your well-being and growth are our top priorities.

Why Join Mazzella?

  • Team-Oriented Environment: Experience the power of collaboration and support from colleagues who genuinely care about your success.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a real balance between your professional and personal life, ensuring fulfillment both at work and at home.
  • Growth and Development: Embark on a lifelong learning journey with tailored development opportunities and a clear career path.
  • Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture: Embrace our core values of humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision-making, creating a culture of respect and innovation.
  • Market-Competitive Salaries: Receive compensation that recognizes your contributions and reflects our commitment to fair and competitive pay.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Access a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
  • Free Virtual Doctor Visits: Take advantage of our Teledoc service for virtual doctor visits with $0 copay, prioritizing your health and convenience.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program, supporting your continued education and personal growth.

At Mazzella, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do

  • Be Safe – personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk
  • Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value
  • Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Emphasize the Team over self
  • Be Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent. Do more than to just get by, committed
  • Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics

Join us at Mazzella and experience the difference of working with a company that puts people first. Together, we'll achieve greatness and shape the future of our industry.

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