Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager - Engineering (Capital Equipment / Manufacturing Projects)
Location: Greenville, SC 29605
Zip Code: 29605
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $90-100k
Keywords: #ProjectManager #Manufacturing #CapitalEquipment #Engineering #GreenvilleSC #CustomerFacing #PMP
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Serve as the primary customer contact and lead multifaceted capital equipment projects from initiation through completion (typically $5M+)
* Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution with guidance from PM leadership
* Coordinate with sales and applications teams to support budget entry and purchase order reconciliation
* Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and key milestones to ensure timely delivery
* Monitor project progress and communicate updates to internal teams and external customers
* Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, and service teams
* Track project financials, forecasts, and profitability, ensuring alignment with business targets
* Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, escalating issues as needed
* Manage change order requests, including pricing, schedule adjustments, and scope alignment
* Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support customer visits
* Drive project closeout activities through customer acceptance and payment completion
* Assist with OEM specification packages, bid requests, and construction bid support as needed
* Support site surveys, customer kick-off meetings, and contractor site walks when required
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including 80/20 workshops and Toolbox projects
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor"s Degree in Engineering OR minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience (if no engineering degree)
* Minimum 3+ years of project management experience in industrial, manufacturing, or capital equipment environments
* Experience managing large-scale technical or manufacturing projects
* Strong ability to coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customer teams
* Experience supporting project financials, forecasting, and profitability tracking
* Strong problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
* Ability to develop and manage technical solutions with internal teams, suppliers, vendors, and customers
* Strong communication skills with ability to lead meetings and present technical information clearly
* Experience with project management best practices and continuous improvement methodologies
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Willingness to travel up to ~25%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience in secondary packaging machinery or line layout within food, beverage, or personal care industries
* Knowledge of electrical systems including schematics, panel design, and components (motors, drives, servos, sensors, etc.)
* Familiarity with Rockwell and Siemens automation platforms
* PMP Certification
* Experience with Toolbox or similar continuous improvement frameworks
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided.
