Project Manager

Job Overview

A leading industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects from initial bid through final completion. This position is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, and related business functions to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with customer requirements. The role requires strong project planning, contract management, stakeholder communication, and organizational skills.

Travel up to 25% may be required, including occasional international travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, accounting, and other internal stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts in collaboration with sales, business development, and customer-facing teams.
• Monitor project performance against schedule and budget baselines, identifying and reporting variances as needed.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership, including schedule, progress, budget, and risk assessments.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain project documentation while ensuring compliance with internal project management standards.
• Lead customer-facing meetings including project kickoffs, status reviews, negotiations, and project closeout discussions.
• Facilitate internal project meetings to align resources, communicate project requirements, and track action items.
• Support bid management activities, including scheduling, proposal reviews, and approval processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support both customer and internal projects.
• Promote adherence to quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Provide project leadership and direction to ensure successful project execution, despite having no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget objectives.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving projects through all phases of execution.
• Knowledge of contract review, negotiation, and contract administration practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
• Experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred but not required.
• Additional language skills (such as Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin) are considered a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel as business needs require.