Project Manager - Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026. Liebherr Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 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.
Our Offer
Pay Range: $111,000 - $157,000
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.
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The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Thomas Steele