Project Manager – Tooling & Industrial Equipment Procurement and Installation

About the role

Location: Dublin, Virginia (Onsite). We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation. This role will lead end-to-end project execution for new equipment installations, upgrades, and tooling projects. The position is created to support an increased project load and will focus on bringing a product in-house, requiring a team-oriented approach with strong delegation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for tooling and equipment projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, maintenance, and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal purchasing buyers for pricing alignment with vendors, who are typically pre-selected.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of industrial equipment and tooling.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards during installation.
• Validate equipment performance and complete a handoff to maintenance, quality, and other departments.
• Track project costs and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Prepare regular status reports for stakeholders and management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with a mechanical or general engineering background.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and an agile mindset; proficiency in project management tools, with MS Project preferred for larger projects and Excel for smaller ones; sufficient technical understanding to communicate effectively with workers and grasp tool intricacies; strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications: PMP or equivalent project management certification; experience with tooling and equipment installation; experience with 3-D printing, such as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS); experience working with vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans (optional layer of financial protection).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure (contributions typically allowed within 30 days of starting).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program; access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months tenure; certification discounts and other perks to associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants regarding benefits and resources.
• Certified Career Coach.
• Full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources available in the ‘Welcome Packet’ provided by an Everforth Apex team member.