Associate Project Manager Jobs in Lancaster, PA (NOW HIRING)

Join the HCRBrands Family — Now Hiring Project Manager
Location: York, PA

Who We Are

At YorkHoist, we don’t just build and service cranes. We lift people, too. As a third-generation family owned business, we’ve spent decades fostering a culture of care, respect, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our team is our greatest asset, and when you join us, you're not just taking a job. You're becoming part of a family that values trust, growth, and showing up for one another.

We’re proud to be a leading force in the material handling industry, but what sets us apart isn’t just our top tier equipment or national client base. It’s our people first philosophy and unwavering belief that doing the right thing always comes first.

About the Role:

We are looking for a hands-on, self-motivated Project Manager to join our growing Operations team. This is not a traditional desk job. We are looking for someone who enjoys being in the field, solving problems, building relationships, and seeing complex projects through to successful completion.

As a Project Manager, you will serve as the primary owner of assigned projects from the moment a client issues a purchase order through final invoicing and project closeout. You will work closely with Territory Sales Representatives, technicians, suppliers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will regularly visit jobsites, attend client meetings, participate in project kickoff meetings, coordinate installations, manage subcontractors and suppliers, oversee change orders, monitor project financial performance, and resolve challenges before they impact the client experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing office planning with field execution, takes ownership of results, and is willing to roll up their sleeves when the project demands it. Every day brings new challenges, new clients, and the opportunity to play a critical role in delivering projects that keep America's industries moving.

⭐ Why YorkHoist? Because You Are Family Here.

• $6,000 Retention Bonus (paid over 3 years)
• Day 1 Benefits & Perks
• Company Provided Vehicle – Yours to Take Home
• Generous Relocation Assistance Available - talk to HR for more information
• Performance Profit Sharing Bonuses
• Annual Holiday Bonus
• Family-Focused Culture that Prioritizes You

???? Compensation

We offer a generous compensation package which includes unlimited earning potential. This role include a bi-weekly salary and monthly commission.

Base Salary: $50,000 - $70,000

Commission: 1% - 3% of Gross Profit for managed orders

Total Compensation: $75,000 - $115,000+

????️ Perks & Benefits – Starting Day One

• Company provided vehicle with gas card.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 4 weeks of PTO to relax, recharge, or travel.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Save for the future with a company-matched 401(k).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We cover up to 95% of your premium (based on plan selected).
• Vision & Dental Fully Covered: 100% paid coverage for both you and your family.
• Disability Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability insurance fully provided.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance to give you and your loved ones peace of mind.
• Tech Perks: Get a company-provided iPhone for business and personal use.
• Wholesale Club Memberships: Choose a Sam’s Club, BJ’s, or Costco membership on us.
• Entertainment On Us: Subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu, ESPN, and Apple Music—yep, we’ve got your downtime covered.
• Home Internet Stipend: We help cover your home internet expenses.
• Clothing Allowances: Annual stipends for company branded apparel and safety shoes.
• Professional Development: Access to company-sponsored training to keep your skills sharp.
• Team Culture: Enjoy employee events and a team-focused environment that values connection and collaboration.
• Company sponsored employee events
• Opportunity for promotion and growth
• Performance Profit Sharing Bonuses

????Schedule & Travel

• Typical Hours: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (average 45+ hours per week)
  (With early starts, off-shift work, weekends, and additional hours as needed to support your projects)
• Out of Town Travel: Up to 20%
  (Most trips are 3 nights or fewer)

???? What You'll Do

• Assume primary ownership of assigned projects upon receipt of the client purchase order and manage each project through final invoicing and closeout.
• Lead and coordinate the formal handoff of projects from Estimation to Project Management, ensuring complete understanding of the quoted scope, commercial terms, technical requirements, schedule expectations, exclusions, and project risks.
• Develop, maintain, and actively manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Own the financial performance of assigned projects, including project budgets, profit and loss performance, gross profit, cost tracking, forecasting, and identification and mitigation of potential cost overruns.
• Plan and conduct pre-order, pre-installation, progress, and post-installation site visits and meetings as required.
• Coordinate progress invoicing and confirm required deposits and other commercial requirements are satisfied before proceeding with applicable project activities.
• Review project requirements and compile, verify, and maintain the final bill of materials (BOM).
• Issue supplier purchase orders in accordance with established company approval thresholds and procedures.
• Proactively manage supplier lead times and coordinate materials from multiple suppliers to ensure complete and timely availability while avoiding unnecessarily early deliveries or excessive warehouse storage.
• Track purchase orders, supplier commitments, manufacturing progress, shipping dates, material receipts, shortages, backorders, and other procurement risks.
• Coordinate engineering requirements, drawings, submittals, approvals, and client sign-offs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, equipment documentation, and other project requirements.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for complex installations, subcontracted work, rental equipment, and projects with special requirements.
• Plan and coordinate installation schedules, internal labor resources, equipment rentals, cranes, lifts, subcontractors, third-party services, material deliveries, and other project requirements.
• Verify site readiness and proactively address access, safety, scheduling, material, equipment, and logistical concerns before mobilization.
• Serve as the primary project contact for clients and coordinate communication among Sales, Operations, Service, Engineering, suppliers, subcontractors, technicians, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project schedules, progress, changes, delays, and other material developments.
• Own the change order process for assigned projects, including identification, documentation, pricing coordination, client communication, approval, and project financial updates, while partnering with the Territory Sales Representative and leadership as necessary.
• Actively monitor project execution and promptly identify and resolve scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, material, and client concerns.
• Provide onsite project support and leadership during installations and other critical project activities as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with technicians and installation personnel and provide hands-on support when necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate with client safety representatives and YorkHoist Environmental, Health, and Safety personnel as required.
• Ensure project records, documentation, correspondence, approvals, purchase orders, change orders, costs, and other required information remain complete, accurate, and current.
• Conduct and participate in project closeout meetings to verify completion of scope, resolution of outstanding issues, final costs, project financial performance, and readiness for invoicing.
• Complete a comprehensive final project review and issue the final client invoice following successful project closeout.
• Assist with resolution of client disputes related to assigned projects after invoicing when necessary.
• Participate in required departmental, regional, project, and company meetings.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve project execution, profitability, efficiency, client experience, and company processes.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

✅ Your Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Significant relevant experience in overhead crane and hoist installation, industrial equipment, technical sales, field service, construction, or complex mechanical installations may substitute for formal education.
• Previous overhead crane and hoist industry experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience managing complex industrial, mechanical, construction, or equipment installation projects preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of complex installations, equipment, and field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, costs, gross profit, schedules, procurement activities, and multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, technicians, suppliers, subcontractors, sales personnel, and company leadership.
• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take ownership of results, and proactively resolve issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and effectively utilize company business systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• CAD and/or SolidWorks experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable under company policy.

✈️Travel & Work Schedule Requirements

• Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Off-shift, evening, night, weekend, and extended work hours are required as necessary to meet project expectations, support installations, address project issues, and respond to emergency situations.
• Regular day travel between client locations and job sites within approximately a four-hour radius of York, Pennsylvania is required.
• Overnight and out-of-town travel of up to approximately 20% is required.
• A company vehicle is provided for business travel in accordance with company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet required productivity and attendance standards.
• Ability and willingness to work in active industrial, manufacturing, construction, and installation environments.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and accessing work areas using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other approved access equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company-required scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, and telehandler certifications.
• Ability to regularly walk job sites, climb stairs, stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, reach, and navigate uneven or challenging work environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, or hold items weighing up to 80+ pounds.
• Ability and willingness to provide reasonable hands-on support to installation personnel when necessary.
• Ability to work in environments that may not be temperature controlled and may include exposure to industrial conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, electronically, and by telephone.

YorkHoist is more than a workplace. It’s a place where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your growth is our priority.

If you're ready to work hard, lead with integrity, and join a company that puts people first, then we can't wait to meet you.

Apply today and let’s build something incredible together.