Manager of Project Management

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Join an industry-leading manufacturer specializing in custom engineered industrial equipment used in critical infrastructure projects across North America. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee complex, high-value projects while developing a team of Project Managers and partnering directly with Operations to drive production, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.

We're seeking a collaborative, operations-focused leader who thrives in engineered-to-order manufacturing environments and enjoys solving complex production challenges while leading cross-functional teams.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing manufacturer
• Leadership role with direct impact on company operations
• Stable, long-established organization with multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities
• Collaborative executive leadership team
• Professional development opportunities
• Travel to other manufacturing locations (15–20%)

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience in engineered-to-order (ETO), industrial manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy equipment
• 2+ years leading Project Managers or cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, and supply chain coordination
• Experience managing multiple concurrent custom manufacturing projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel approximately 15–20%

Must Haves

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers while balancing project assignments and workloads
• Coordinate daily production priorities with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Shipping
• Own the master manufacturing schedule and proactively adjust priorities based on labor, capacity, and material availability
• Drive engineering releases, BOM accuracy, production readiness, and change order execution
• Monitor long-lead materials, supplier issues, and project risks before they impact delivery
• Develop recovery plans for delayed projects while protecting customer commitments and profitability
• Track KPIs including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, labor performance, and rework trends
• Build standardized project management processes across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project execution issues

Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with fabricated steel products, industrial equipment, generator enclosures, skids, or acoustic equipment
• PMP certification
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities
• Familiarity with customer submittals and engineered project documentation
• Strong ERP/MRP reporting and scheduling expertise
• Experience working directly with executive leadership

JOB ID: 178597

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Rob McDermott

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