Project Manager-Compactor Equipment

PROJECT MANAGER

Compactor and Baler Equipment

New Palestine, IN

$70K, + Benefits

The Project Manager plays a critical role in managing nationwide installation projects for Compactor and Baler equipment. This position is responsible for overseeing projects from initial planning through completion, coordinating timelines, resources, communication, and execution across Sales, Service, Logistics, subcontractors, and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and meet customer expectations.

This role also serves as a key liaison between internal teams and customers, utilizing Salesforce and internal systems to manage project activity, track progress, maintain accurate documentation, and identify and resolve potential risks or delays throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities across a national service footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Manage installation projects from project initiation through completion.
• Develop and coordinate project timelines in collaboration with Sales, Logistics, field technicians, subcontractors, and customers.
• Coordinate project requirements, site readiness, equipment delivery, scheduling, and resource availability.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, risks, or other execution challenges.
• Manage changes to project scope, timelines, and requirements while communicating updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure installation activities comply with company policies, safety standards, customer requirements, and project expectations.
• Conduct project follow-up and confirm completion of required documentation and deliverables.

Cross-Functional & Sales Team Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Sales team to support project handoff, pre-installation planning, and post-sale coordination.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding project timelines, status updates, risks, and customer follow-ups.
• Help bridge communication between Sales, Service, Logistics, and other departments to ensure accurate expectations are established and maintained.
• Coordinate with field technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to support successful project execution.
• Provide visibility into project status and communicate significant updates, challenges, or changes to leadership and key stakeholders.

Systems & Salesforce Management

• Utilize Salesforce CRM to:
• Track project milestones, installations, and customer interactions.
• Maintain accurate records of project activity, work orders, installation details, and project status.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.