Project Manager

Design Hire is seeking a Project Manager to oversee technical equipment projects from order intake through delivery, field support, and commissioning. This fully onsite, contract-to-hire role is a strong fit for someone with industrial machinery experience who can coordinate across sales, engineering, production, field service, and customers while keeping schedules, budgets, and specifications on track. Key Responsibilities Manage project progression from order entry through manufacturing, inspection, shipment, field service, and commissioning support. Coordinate project requirements, schedules, technical specifications, and status updates with sales, engineering, production, customers, and management. Review mechanical and electrical drawings, project documents, checklists, and control or instrumentation requirements to support accurate execution. Monitor budgets, expenditures, open issues, unpaid invoices, and milestone activity to keep projects moving. Support field service scheduling, troubleshooting, customer communication, and final equipment inspections. Qualifications 3+ years of experience managing projects, production programs, technical teams, or equipment manufacturing workflows. Strong technical background in industrial machinery, OEM equipment, fabrication, manufacturing, or engineered product environments. Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and project documentation. Experience with project scheduling, budget monitoring, customer communication, and cross-functional coordination. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required. Microsoft Access experience preferred. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar technical drawing software experience is a plus. Municipal, industrial, water/wastewater, government contract, or mechanical equipment project experience preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff… It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr