Project Manager - Engineering

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
Newport News, VA

Responsibilities

Project Manager Level 1:

  • Assists in development of project proposals or plans, including timelines, budgets, procedures,
    staffing needs, and resource allocation.
  • Works with Functional Managers to address technical issues and ensure timely engineering
    releases, reporting to relevant departments.
  • Assists with the setup of work plans and staffing for each project phase, and handles recruitment or
    assignment of personnel.
  • Facilitates compliance to product specifications, standards, and legal regulations.
  • Meets with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties and responsibilities.
  • Oversees project activities to ensure they stay on schedule and within budget, communicating plan
    adjustments if necessary.
  • Tracks project progress, manages risks, and prepares reports for management and clients.
  • Assists in project activities with government agencies.
  • Provides technical advice and resolves issues with project personnel.
  • Collaborates with external Liebherr companies on project activities.
  • Applies project management methods, procedures, and tools.

Project Manager Level 2:

  • All duties of PM 1, plus:
  • Creates project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures,
    staffing requirements, and resource allocation for various project phases.
  • Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase, arranging for recruitment or assignment of
    personnel.
  • Organizes and ensures adherence to detailed product specifications, including standards and legal
    compliance.
  • Confers with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of
    authority.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and
    within budget, adjusting plans as needed.
  • Monitors and manages project progress and risks, when necessary, establishes mitigation activities
    related to project risk.
  • Coordinates project activities with government agencies.
  • Implements and ensures the application of project management methods, procedures, and tools.

Project Manager Level 3:

  • All duties of PM 2, plus:
  • Contributes to the project portfolio according to the company’s strategy.
  • Manages moderately complex projects involving high-level stakeholders across multiple continents
    and cultures.
  • Manages strategic projects and/or Tier 0 initiatives.
  • Leads interactions with project stakeholders.
  • Serves as a reference within the company and division for all questions related to responsible
    projects.

Senior Project Manager Level 4:

  • All duties of PM 3, plus:
  • Creates project portfolios within defined programs.
  • Coordinates several projects within a program, piloting activities and centralizing information.
  • Responsible for the performance and results of strategic projects for the organization.
  • Functionally leads program teams composed of other project managers.

Competencies

Project Manager Level 1:
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering or a related field
and up to 2 years of project management experience. Experience in an engineering environment is preferred but not required. PMP Certification or international equivalent is highly desired but not
required.

Project Manager Level 2:
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering or a related field
and 2 to 4 years of project management experience. Experience in an engineering environment is
preferred but not required. PMP Certification or international equivalent is highly desired but not
required.

Project Manager Level 3:
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering field or a related
field and 2 to 4 years of project management experience in the mining industry, 5 to 8 years of project
management experience overall. Experience with projects spanning multiple business units, continents,
and time zones. PMP Certification or international equivalent is required.

Senior Project Manager (Level 4):
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering or related field
and 4 to 6 years of project management experience in the mining industry, 8+ years of project
management experience overall. Experience with projects spanning multiple business units, continents,
and time zones. PMP Certification or international equivalent is required.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Posted 2026-06-19

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