Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Tonawanda, NY (Buffalo Area)

Pay Range: $90,000 – $130,000 per year

Are you a hands‑on Project Manager who thrives in a custom‑engineered environment? Our client, a growing leader in the industrial equipment space, is looking for a Project Manager to lead complex orders from the initial contract through to final delivery.

This isn’t a "sit-behind-a-desk" role—you will be the central hub connecting Engineering, Production, and the Customer. If you enjoy seeing a technical drawing turn into a massive piece of finished equipment and take pride in keeping projects on the rails, we want to talk to you.

• Own the Lifecycle: Manage custom equipment orders from order acceptance through shipment and final payment.
• Master the
  
  Schedule:
  
  Build and maintain detailed project milestones, identifying critical paths to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead the Team: Facilitate weekly project reviews to keep Engineering, Procurement, and Production aligned.
• Be the Face of the Project: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing clear updates and managing expectations.
• Watch the Bottom Line: Track project budgets, risks, and margins while supporting milestone invoicing.
• Drive Improvement: Help standardize PM processes and KPIs to build a more scalable operation.

• Manufacturing Roots: Proven project management experience specifically within a manufacturing or "engineered‑to‑order" environment.
• Technical Fluency: Ability to read and interpret technical or equipment assembly drawings.
• Business Savvy: Comfort managing project financials, including budgets, forecasts, and margin awareness.
• System Proficiency: Strong experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, etc.).
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to move seamlessly between the shop floor and high-level customer meetings.
• Bonus Points: Experience in precision metal fabrication, machining, welding, or industrial process equipment (e.g., water/wastewater, heat exchangers).

• Impact: You’ll have a direct hand in the company's transformation and operational performance.
• Growth: Join a quality‑focused organization that is actively building more structure and scalable processes.
• Visibility: Work closely with new leadership in a high‑visibility role where your problem‑solving skills will be noticed.

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