Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from inception through completion, ensuring all scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution and plays a critical role in aligning internal teams to meet delivery commitments. The Project Manager develops and maintains project plans, coordinates cross-functional resources, manages risks and change control, and ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. The Project Manager is also responsible for providing regular status updates and performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Project Ownership & Execution

• Take full responsibility for projects post-sale, serving as the primary customer point of contact.
• Develop and execute project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure delivery, quality, and compliance with contract requirements.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Build and maintain project schedules aligned with operational capacity and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Production, and Testing to secure materials and prioritize workflow.
• Monitor progress and proactively address schedule risks or delays.

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Coordinate/review drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements with Engineering and Quality.
• Ensure technical, quality, and documentation deliverables are planned and executed.
• Resolve technical issues and scope changes in a timely manner.

Stakeholder & Customer Communication

• Provide regular status updates, milestone reports, and risk assessments to customers and stakeholders.
• Lead customer visits and assist with third-party inspections.
• Proactively address concerns and maintain strong working relationships.

Financial & Contract Management

• Track costs against budget and manage change orders, invoicing, and payment milestones.
• Identify potential cost or scope issues early and take corrective action.

Risk, Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and mitigate project risks to protect schedule, cost, and quality.
• Track performance against KPIs and delivery targets.
• Conduct post-project reviews and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initiation through closeout.
• Solid understanding of contract scope, technical documentation, quality requirements, and delivery milestones.
• Proficiency in building and managing detailed project schedules, coordinating resources, and driving on-time delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience serving as a primary customer point of contact.
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Working knowledge of financial controls including budgeting, cost tracking, and change order management.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Office Suite skills.
• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g., API Q1/Q2, ISO 9001) and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical field (preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, or engineer-to-order environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing customer-facing projects.
• Experience with contract administration, cost control, and schedule management.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, or other applicable industry standards is preferred.