Project Manager

Position Summary

The Industrial Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering industrial, manufacturing, or capital projects within scope, schedule, and cost targets. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages contractors and vendors, and ensures all projects meet operational, quality, and safety standards. Projects may include facility upgrades, equipment installations, process improvements, automation initiatives, and large-scale CAPEX deployments.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Lead end-to-end project lifecycle using standard project management methodologies.
  • Define scope, requirements, success criteria, and deliverables.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Technical & Industrial Knowledge
  • Work with engineering teams to review drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
  • Coordinate installation, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment.
  • Oversee construction and layout changes within manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Manage vendor/OEM relationships, procurement, and contract negotiations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as primary project liaison between engineering, operations, finance, safety, and leadership teams.
  • Facilitate design reviews, project updates, and stakeholder alignment meetings.
  • Navigate operational constraints such as downtime scheduling and plant safety protocols.
• Budget & Cost Control
  • Create detailed project budgets and capital requests.
  • Track project costs, forecasts, and variances through ERP systems.
  • Manage change orders, contracts, and vendor invoicing.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain project documentation, stage-gate deliverables, and as-built records.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, milestones, and financials.
  • Capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvement actions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Certifications (Preferred But Not Required):
  • PMP, CAPM, or equivalent.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
  • OSHA 30 or industry-specific safety training.
• Experience:
  • 5–7+ years of industrial, manufacturing, construction, or CAPEX project management experience.
  • Proven success delivering projects involving equipment installation, facility upgrades, automation, or process improvements.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.
  • Familiarity with EPC, design-build, or stage-gate project delivery methods.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of industrial processes, automation systems, and equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced operational environments.
• Effective leadership of contractors, technicians, vendors, and internal teams.

Work Environment

• Industrial/manufacturing facility environment.
• Combination of office and onsite (plant floor, construction areas, equipment rooms).
• Must be able to wear PPE and perform field walks/inspections.
• Occasional travel to vendor sites or project locations.

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact industrial and capital projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams driving operational excellence.
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.