Project Manager

About the role

At Steven Douglas Corp (SDC) we design and build custom, automated machines used in a wide variety of applications and industries. We work in a fast-paced, exciting, and highly technical environment where our team never designs the same machine twice and is often challenged with solving problems with no standard solution. A Project Manager (PM) at SDC guides each assigned project—including large (> $5M) multi-cell systems—through internal departments from kick-off to close-out. PMs ensure forward progression and success, acting as the liaison between the client and the SDC team to deliver projects on budget and on time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the company, customers, and vendors, building trust and addressing questions, concerns, and requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Lead and motivate an interdepartmental team to complete assigned projects on time, on budget, and to specifications with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage changing responsibilities, project prioritization, and workload adjustments by effectively communicating changes to project scope, schedule, and costs to all involved.
• Measure project performance, keep all stakeholders informed of progress, and proactively communicate any variances or corrective actions needed.
• Keep the project plan accurate and updated.
• Partner with our engineering team to evaluate project risks and help develop plans to mitigate them.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful team environment, working cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and build teams to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Model a positive, solution-oriented attitude when navigating project challenges, helping to keep morale and momentum strong across the team.
• Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices with the broader project management team.

Requirements

• Ability to develop relationships, build credibility, and establish trust.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, conflict management, and proactive decision-making.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage interdepartmental teams.
• History of driving projects through best practices, processes, and change management.
• Enjoys a hands-on approach and takes ownership of projects through to the finish line.
• Proficient with Project Management scheduling software.
• Comfortable working in a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience with custom automation equipment is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree; a technical degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing projects; experience with custom automation or other technical industries is a plus.
• Experience identifying needs, assigning roles and responsibilities, and managing teams to meet project deliverables.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match per pay period.
• Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Why join us

• Customer Relationships: Build strong partnerships with clients to bring their vision to life.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with sales, project management, engineering, and build teams to deliver a seamless experience for customers.
• Family-Owned Culture: Experience a supportive and agile environment that values relationships, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects across industries, keeping work engaging and impactful.
• Company culture built on integrity, respect, continuous learning, innovation, and teamwork.