Job Description

Ready to Lead Complex Projects that Power Industry Innovation?

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is currently seeking a Project Manager II to join our high-performing Project Management Team. In this role, you’ll oversee large-scale, technical projects across engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams, playing a key role in delivering high-impact equipment to sectors like nuclear, aerospace, and defense.

If you're a results-driven, organized, and communicative leader with a passion for collaboration and excellence – we want to meet you!

Job Title: Project Manager II Department: Sales

Location: American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) 531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19518 | This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion for teamwork. We are better when we are together!  

Salary: Competitive starting salary | based on qualifications and experience. 

Why Join American Crane & Equipment Corporation?

What You’ll Do:

• Lead complex industrial projects from kickoff to completion.
• Schedule, track, and report on costs, milestones, and scope changes.
• Coordinate internal and external project meetings to ensure alignment.
• Resolve customer issues and guide change order processes.
• Partner with application engineers to support proposals and business development.
• Collaborate across engineering, purchasing, production, and QA teams to meet project objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in a technical field or business field
• Experience: 7+ years in project management (or 5+ years in Custom Manufacturing)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Project
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High ethical standards and sound judgment
• Physically able to lift up-to 50 lbs and work full-time in an office-based role

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• PMP or CAPM certification
• Familiarity with manufacturing or heavy equipment
• Experience managing cost schedules and project cash flow
• Exposure to risk mitigation and project recovery plans

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Combination of office and fabrication shop environments.
• Regular exposure to welding, inspection, and manufacturing areas.
• Must follow all safety protocols.
• Occasional travel to supplier or customer sites.

About American Crane:

The MOST IMPORTANT thing at American Crane is the PEOPLE! 

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is a second-generation, women-owned company and for more than 50 years, has been a trusted innovator of high-quality specialty lifting equipment. As a leading manufacturer of cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment, along with a variety of parts and components for standard, custom, and nuclear applications, we're committed to high-quality products and customer satisfaction in an industry where there is no room for mistakes. 

At ACECO, GRIT Matters. We put perseverance, heart, and integrity into everything we do. Join a team where your contributions matter, and where growth, empowerment, and safety are top priorities. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. 

Experience is Everything: Our team is built on the foundation of expertise and dedication. With an average tenure of 10 years, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project, ensuring top-notch results for our customers.

Low Turnover, High Satisfaction: We prioritize creating a positive work environment where people can thrive. That's why our turnover rate is less than 10%, a testament to our commitment to our team members. Here, you can count on the support of your co-workers. 

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, market data, etc
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Wellness plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off & Holidays
• 401K retirement plan
• A supportive team environment with low turnover and strong employee satisfaction

When you join American Crane & Equipment Corporation, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM. We believe in supporting our team members, fostering growth, and providing opportunities for advancement.

How to Apply:

Ready to lift your career to the next level? Apply now and become a member of a high-performing team where your contributions always matter.

• Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com).
• For more information, contact us at [email protected].

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.