Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered with integrity, high quality, on-time, and within budget using PMI-based project management principles and Lean Six-Sigma practices. This role focuses on customer satisfaction for both external and internal customers, utilizing excellent communication skills and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, execute, and control unique lean manufacturing projects with customers and internal stakeholders using Mission Control and Microsoft Project scheduling tools.
• Read, understand, and execute projects according to contract documents and the AEH Quality Management System (QMS), including high-documentation government projects with liquidated damage penalties.
• Lead internal teams and external vendors with clear, positive communication, including kickoff and hyper-care meetings with documented agendas and minutes.
• Identify, document, and control engineering submittal approvals, change orders, risks, and opportunities per the QMS.
• Validate material and resource availability to meet production schedules and delivery commitments, resolving shortages to uphold contracted timelines.
• Monitor and control project costs and expenditure schedules to ensure projects stay within budget.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager or Scheduler.
• EPC experience, including navigating complex logistics, strict bidding processes, and fast-tracked procurement of long-lead items.
• Experience managing projects in a ‘lean’ manufacturing environment with a QMS.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency in PMI-based project management principles and tools for active schedule management.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, minimizing and resolving conflict effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Customer-service focused with a commitment to positive interpersonal relationships.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office experience required, with advanced Excel skills.
• Microsoft Project scheduling experience required; Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) experience is a plus.
• Desired: Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Desired: PMP or CAPM Certification.
• Desired: Green Belt (or higher) Lean Six-Sigma certification.
• Desired: LEAN Manufacturing Experience.

Skills

• Project scheduling and execution using Microsoft Project and Mission Control.
• Contract and QMS compliance, including high-documentation government projects.
• Leadership of internal teams and external vendors with documented communication.
• Risk, change order, and cost management within project budgets.
• Conflict resolution and high-impact situation handling with maturity and confidence.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position with 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, and occasional travel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• On-the-job training and support.
• Opportunities for career growth in a fast-growing company.
• Ability to drive high-impact projects across the business.

Pay

$90,000–$130,000 yearly salary.