Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Champion Door North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of advanced door systems. The role involves managing high-profile projects for aviation, military, and industrial customers across the United States and Canada, ensuring successful project execution from contract award through final commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects serving as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors and internal teams from order to final turnover
- Develop detailed project timelines, submittal packages, and installation plans in collaboration with Champion Door Oy engineering and production teams
- Review drawings and specifications, manage structural and electrical interfaces, and coordinate with general contractors, engineers, and end users
- Supervise site installation and commissioning activities, manage subcontractors, and verify compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements
- Monitor project budgets, issue progress billings, manage change orders, and prepare closeout documents including O&M manuals and as-built records
- Maintain OSHA 30 certification; ensure site safety standards are met
- Coordinate regularly with North American and European business units; prepare weekly progress reports and participate in team review meetings
- Support the creation of installation standards, service playbooks, and subcontractor qualification systems as the North American business grows
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing industrial or construction projects—preferably involving metal buildings, hangar doors, cranes, elevators or large mechanical systems
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, submittal processes, and scheduling tools (MS Project or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to lead coordination with general contractors, architects, and end users
- Ability to travel approximately 30% across the U.S. and Canada for site visits and project meetings
- Must be able to pass background checks for access to military or defense-contractor facilities
- Comfortable working with and communicating daily with European colleagues (Finland, France, etc.) across time zones
- OSHA 30 certification required (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to operate personnel lifts and boom lifts at height is a plus (certification training provided if needed)
- Organized, proactive, and self-directed approach to project management
- Experience working in design-build or specialty construction environments
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
- Interest in aviation, defense, and large industrial infrastructure projects
- Team-oriented, reliable, and detail-focused communicator
- East Coast, U.S. time zone preferred
Benefits
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Travel reimbursement and daily per diem as applicable
- Growth opportunities within Champion Door’s expanding North American organization
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