Field Project Manager
Qualtech Solutions
Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT QUALTECH
Qualtech is a North American leader in process engineering, stainless steel equipment fabrication, automation integration, and turnkey project execution for the food and dairy industry. Our teams design and deliver reliable industrial systems that allow producers to operate safely, efficiently, and at scale.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Field Project Manager with 5–7 years of experience to lead multidisciplinary fluid process projects from design through on-site commissioning. This role bridges process engineering, mechanical systems, automation integration, and field execution, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to performance expectations.
You will work with engineering, automation, fabrication, installation teams, and clients to deliver complete solutions.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
You will gain hands-on exposure to:
- Turnkey industrial process systems
- Mechanical + automation integration
- Plant installation & commissioning
- Technical decision authority
- Client-facing leadership
- Project ownership typically achieved within 12–18 months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on-site project execution during installation and commissioning phases
- Act as primary technical point of contact between field crews, engineering, and clients
- Supervise mechanical installation, piping systems, and equipment integration
- Coordinate automation start-up activities with controls teams
- Resolve real-time technical issues during installation and system start-up
- Verify system performance against process and design specifications
- Ensure adherence to project schedule, safety, and quality standards on site
- Manage field changes, site constraints, and technical adjustments
- Support vendor coordination and equipment delivery during installation
- Participate in system testing, validation, and final handover
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- 5+ years experience in process design, field installation, performance testing, project management, commissioning or plant operations, preferably in the Food and Beverage or the Chemical Processing industries
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is considered an asset
Technical
- System-level engineering mindset
- P&ID and layout proficiency
- Familiarity with industrial automation environments
- Knowledge of fabrication & commissioning environments
- AutoCAD
- Digital project systems (Rockwell / Allen-Bradley an asset)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Hybrid West Coast role with travel concentrated during installation and commissioning phases.
While the main office is in Petaluma, we welcome candidates from the West Coast to apply since this is an hybrid position. Travel occurs primarily during installation and commissioning phases and is balanced with office and remote work.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Technical leadership responsibility early in career
- Multidisciplinary environment
- Strong project variety and learning opportunities
- 401K
- Health insurance
- Yearly performance bonus
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