Project Manager

Company Profile:
The RCI Adventure Products (RCI) team is wholeheartedly focused on bringing fun to the world by creating profitable adventure entertainment attractions for business owners across the globe. RCI is dedicated to hardworking and career-oriented individuals who are as passionate about their work as they are about their lives. Our success is centered around a fun company culture, excelling in execution and being energized to make a difference. We are a place where every employee can make a difference – and it all starts with you!

Job Summary:
The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project execution from handoff to final completion. This role requires close coordination with internal departments, ensuring that all project milestones are met on time and within budget. The Project Manager will act as the primary point of contact for customers, managing communications, schedules, and deliverables.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with sales to finalize order details, establish schedule and update PM systems.
• Coordinate with Customer to introduce yourself, finalize order details, establish schedule and update PM system.
• Coordinate with all applicable departments (engineering manager, production manager, shipping manager, installation manager, services manager) to share all project details and pass off schedule and work accordingly.
• Ensure delivery of engineering plans to the customer and manage any additional requirements.
• Oversee production progress and collaborate on shipping timelines.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of materials, including managing international logistics.
• Work with the Field Services Manager to coordinate installation schedules, site readiness, and address any on-site issues or missing materials.
• Facilitate introductions of the Training and Inspection team to the customer as project timelines evolve.
• Participate in key meetings to stay aligned with project progress and address any issues.
• Maintain and update project data within the company’s ERP system to ensure accuracy in order details, scheduling, cost tracking, and resource allocation.
• Work collaboratively with finance, procurement, and operations teams to optimize ERP processes and ensure alignment across departments.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency in using an ERP system for project planning, cost tracking, inventory coordination, reporting, and data analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Strong understanding of installation processes and requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong track record of on-time delivery.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of project planning and execution.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

RCI Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Ten paid holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• A 401 (k) / Roth plan with company match

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers and other individuals; be able to hear well; see clearly and up close. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.