Technical Project Manager – Capital Equipment

Project Manager – Capital Equipment

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading capital equipment projects involving a broad range of engineered filtration equipment and media. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role provides technical and project leadership from project kickoff through construction and commissioning. The Project Manager works cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Testing, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with commercial and technical specifications.

This role leverages project management tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive execution, manage risk, and ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold company core values, safety standards, quality expectations, and customer satisfaction.
• Support project handovers, including order setup, budgeting, purchasing, change orders, and subcontractor coordination.
• Translate project specifications into clear execution requirements for internal teams and external partners.
• Establish project budgets, schedules, and execution plans following project handoff.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify and mitigate cost, scope, or schedule risks.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate weekly with execution teams to maintain accurate and achievable project plans.
• Manage pre-qualified subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contract and technical compliance.
• Review and approve documentation for release to manufacturing in alignment with project plans.
• Oversee material procurement and coordinate field service and commissioning activities.
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated to subcontracted services.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, transmittals, PCOs, and drawing records.
• Reforecast and rebudget projects as changes occur to support accurate reporting.
• Maintain contract documentation and record-keeping in accordance with company standards.
• Apply strong technical judgment to support confident, timely decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement within the project management function.

Core Competencies

• Working knowledge of P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience with estimating, cost proposals, and change management.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, and controls.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and contract documents.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective collaboration with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturing teams.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing Engineered-to-Order (ETO) projects preferred.
• Proficiency with PMO tools and methodologies, including WBS, Gantt charts, and Agile concepts.