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Project Manager

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Perman-Pipe in Rolling Meadows, IL is hiring a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of assigned projects—from planning and execution through final delivery—ensuring alignment with company goals, customer expectations, and operational excellence.

• Lead, manage, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time, within-scope, and within-budget results.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and execution plans.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, reports, and documentation to guide project progression.
• Monitor and report on project progress to internal teams and stakeholders. Maintain lessons learned logs and lead post-project reviews.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact following purchase order award.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Support bid development and negotiate contract terms and conditions within delegated authority.
• Analyze, process, and negotiate back charges, warranty claims, and other commercial issues.
• Coordinate shipping priorities, shipment sequencing, and delivery schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (required).
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• 1–5 years of project management experience.
• Industrial or commercial construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience reading mechanical piping drawings and fabrication diagrams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management.
• Proven experience in change management, including identifying and submitting change orders.
• Strong analytical, planning, and risk-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and ERP systems.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

• Travel up to 30% within and outside the United States.
• Work may occur in an office, manufacturing environment, and customer sites.
• May require extended hours depending on project demands.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment and lift up to 10 pounds.

$55,000.00–$60,000.00 annually (Chicago, IL).

PERMA-PIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), providing fair employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.