Project Manager

About the Role

Work directly with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customers to maintain project schedules, ensure compliance with project specifications, and coordinate field service.

Responsibilities

• Interface with applicable managers in reviewing and evaluating project requirements and schedules.
• Prepare and update various reports for management utilizing multiple software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Prepare project schedules and checklists.
• Coordinate control/instrumentation requirements with electrical engineers.
• Coordinate mechanical requirements with mechanical engineers.
• Follow up with clients as necessary regarding project status and unpaid invoices.
• Assist with field service scheduling and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and facilitate project progression from order intake to commissioning.
• Run communications with external customers and internal production teams.
• Monitor project budget and expenditures.
• Participate in project milestone production meetings.
• Spearhead equipment final inspections as intermediate quality checks.

Requirements

• Strong technical experience in industrial machinery manufacturing.
• Municipal and/or industrial wastewater treatment equipment experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deal with interruptions to successfully complete complex assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with various software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, and AutoCAD; SolidWorks experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a group.
• 3+ years in managing projects, production programs, or technical teams.
• Solid experience in project management with machinery.
• Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to read/interpret plan drawings and specifications.
• Experience in OEM equipment design & manufacturing is a plus.
• Engineering or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work under deadlines on multiple projects and serve as liaison between customers and internal execution teams.
• Experience with municipal and/or government contracts for mechanical equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or significant relevant work experience.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $39.02 - $43.27/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Spartanburg, SC.