Project Manager Specialist III

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from the initial hand-off from Sales through design, fabrication, testing (FAT), and final installation at the customer site.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for global customers, providing clear updates and managing expectations throughout the build cycle.
• Manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure profitability while identifying and mitigating risks early.
• Drive collaboration between Mechanical Engineering, Automation, and the Fabrication shop to maintain a "pace-setting" schedule.
• Care for complex logistics, coordinating the shipping and installation of massive systems that often require specialized transport and 3-6 semi-trucks per delivery.

Requirements

• Experience: 7-10+ years of project management experience in an industrial manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Education: BS in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Technical Savvy: Comfortable reading CAD drawings and understanding the mechanics of motors, heat transfer, and stainless-steel fabrication.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills. Can hold your own in a boardroom and on the factory floor.
• Adaptability: Flexibility is a core Blentech value. Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift at a moment's notice.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7-10+ years of project management experience in an industrial manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Education: BS in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Technical Savvy: Comfortable reading CAD drawings and understanding the mechanics of motors, heat transfer, and stainless-steel fabrication.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills. Can hold your own in a boardroom and on the factory floor.
• Adaptability: Flexibility is a core Blentech value. Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift at a moment's notice.

Skills

• Experience: 7-10+ years of project management experience in an industrial manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Education: BS in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Technical Savvy: Comfortable reading CAD drawings and understanding the mechanics of motors, heat transfer, and stainless-steel fabrication.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills. Can hold your own in a boardroom and on the factory floor.
• Adaptability: Flexibility is a core Blentech value. Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift at a moment's notice.

Benefits

• Paid Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee are 100% company-paid.
• Security: 401(k) with a 4% company match and a stable, 35-year history of success.
• Growth: Opportunities to travel to customer sites and oversee the startup of cutting-edge food processing facilities.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Range: $107,800 - $119,900
• Schedule: Full-Time, on-site in Santa Rosa, CA.

Perks

• Generous PTO accrual.
• Boot allowance (for shop time).
• A collaborative professional culture.