Project Manager

Responsibilities Customer Liaison: Act as the key customer liaison, providing weekly status reports, updated Gantt charts, and photo/video progress updates. Negotiate difficult conversations regarding changes, lead times, technical constraints, or site delays with transparency and a solution‑oriented mindset. Document Control: Maintain records of all project documentation, including conversations, emails, Teams meetings, customer approvals, engineering design changes, etc. Project Launch Coordinator: Facilitate internal "Kick‑off" meetings to align Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineering teams with the customer’s required specifications and equipment design criteria. Manage the Build: Oversee fabrication, assembly, and systems control on the shop floor, working closely with purchasing to ensure materials and long‑lead items (PLCs, gearboxes, robotics) arrive on schedule. Guard the Budget: Rigorously manage project costs to maintain margins and address change orders or additions impacting cost or delivery due to scope creep. Drive Acceptance: Lead customers through Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on the factory floor and manage Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) during installation and commissioning. Mitigate Risk: Identify potential problems or bottlenecks in the supply chain or technical design before they drive cost or impact critical schedules. Technical Skills Software: Proficiency in MS Project or equivalent PM software; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, JobBoss, etc.) and CAD viewers (SolidWorks/AutoCAD). Domain Knowledge: Understanding of PLC logic (Allen Bradley/Siemens), robotics (FANUC/ABB), and safety standards (OSHA/RIA). Contractual Acumen: Ability to read and interpret complex technical contracts and legal terms. Qualifications Education: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or a technical field with equivalent experience. Experience: 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy industrial automation or capital equipment. Technical Literacy: Ability to communicate effectively with Mechanical Designers and PLC programmers; skilled in reading CAD layouts and electrical schematics. Relationship Builder Capability to develop strong working relationships with customers and to collaborate and unify with peers to accomplish successful projects. Travel Ability to travel up to 30–40% of time to customer sites for project line‑ups, customer reviews, and final commissioning and project acceptance. Wages & Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available. 401k Pension Plan. Company paid Life Insurance. $2,500/Year Continuing Education Credit. 10 Paid Holidays. Vacation Plan commensurate with years worked. #J-18808-Ljbffr