Project Manager, Operations Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee project lifecycle from contract review to final delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and specifications.
• Lead cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality) to meet project objectives.
• Serve as the main customer contact, managing communications, RFIs, and change requests.
• Coordinate documentation, submittals, and compliance with industry standards (ASME, ASTM, API).
• Identify risks and implement Management of Change (MOC) and mitigation plans.

• Validate customer order scope, terms, and requirements during order entry and contract review.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Engineering to compile submittal and fabrication drawing packages.
• Coordinate specification or schedule changes among customers, Engineering, and Production.
• Align project requirements with plant capacity, material availability, and manpower resources.
• Manage pricing adjustments with Sales and Estimating; ensure timely communication of updates to customers.
• Schedule and oversee third‑party inspections and shipping logistics.
• Coordinate progress and milestone invoicing with the Contracts Manager.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, contracts, and change orders.
• Prepare and deliver weekly project status reports to Operations Management.
• Support warranty claims, customer training, and after‑sales service needs.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (preferred).
• 3‑5 years of project management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and project management tools (MS Project, Oracle, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of risk management and contingency planning.
• Up to 10% travel required; may involve evening or weekend work.