Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager

Damotech · Naperville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-30

Salary: USD 65,000–68,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering team US

Description

Are you passionate about engineering, field work, and travel? Would you like to join a fast-growing company that offers a stimulating and collaborative work environment? This may be the opportunity for you!

What You Will Accomplish

Reporting to the program lead, the Junior Project Manager will support customer projects involving storage systems and pallet racking.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct on-site conformity inspections of pallet racking and storage systems;
• Collect field measurements, technical information, and photographs;
• Perform load capacity calculations;
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project deliverables;
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout each project;
• Travel frequently throughout the United States to complete on-site assignments;
• Develop your technical knowledge with the guidance and support of experienced engineers.

This highly dynamic role offers the opportunity to travel throughout the U.S. approximately 75% of the time, working on site inspections in a variety of locations. You'll typically spend three weeks each month traveling Monday through Friday, with weekends at home, and one week locally in the Chicago area, providing the perfect balance between adventure, hands-on field experience, and time close to home.

When not travelling, the successful candidate will work from the office and must be comfortable managing assignments independently while collaborating with a distributed team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Building Engineering, or currently completing the degree;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering information;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects;
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States;
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and air as required;
• Comfortable working remotely and using technology to collaborate with colleagues and customers;

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated during the first year of employment;
• Five personal days per year, prorated during the first year of employment;
• Health insurance;
• 401(k) plan;
• Training and career development opportunities;
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineering professionals;
• Travel assignments throughout the United States, with flights, rental vehicles, and hotels arranged and paid for by the company;
• A corporate culture based on collaboration, dedication, innovation, efficiency, and happiness at work;
• Opportunities to work on a variety of projects with customers across the United States;
• A dynamic and growing work environment.
• Competitive salary range between 65k-68k

At Damotech, we are committed to providing a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful contribution.

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