Project Manager (1468)

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer specifications and product requirements. This role involves closely monitoring job costs, managing resources effectively, and driving project execution to achieve optimal profitability. The ideal candidate will balance customer satisfaction with operational efficiency, ensuring each project meets quality standards while supporting the company’s financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Serve as the primary project liaison, ensuring timely and accurate communication among Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service teams.
• Create and manage Work Orders in the ERP system based on Engineering processes and customer specifications.
• Generate procurement requirements and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely material availability.
• Prepare complete job packets and documentation for Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Provide regular project updates in Production Meetings and to Customer Service.
• Identify and escalate cost, quality, or delivery issues to Senior Management as needed.
• Coordinate special shipping or delivery requirements with the Shipping/Receiving Group.
• Monitor and maintain Work Order progress and accuracy, including:
  • Tracking material receipts and production status
  • Reviewing and approving outside service requests, quotes, and purchase orders
  • Performing job profitability analyses to ensure project margins are met

• Team-oriented professional with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong collaboration, listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven time management abilities with the capacity to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Confident in presenting information and project updates to senior leadership, peers, and manufacturing teams

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Identifies issues quickly and develops effective, practical solutions.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to changes in priorities, project scope, or work environment with a positive and flexible approach.
• Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions and engages appropriate team members in the decision-making process.
• Openness to Feedback: Actively seeks and constructively applies input from colleagues, customers, and leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Willingly embraces process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and project outcomes.

Education & Experience

• 2–3 years of cross-functional manufacturing and/or project management experience required.
• Background in Production Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain management is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel; familiarity with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Proven experience managing projects to meet delivery schedules, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Experience in cost tracking, budgeting, and profitability optimization strongly desired.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credentials a plus.