Job Description

Project Manager

Position Overview -  This position will be based in Orlando, Florida with frequent travel to Texas factory

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing major capital and infrastructure projects across the organization. This role manages project scope, schedule, cost, and risk while coordinating closely with internal engineering teams, external contractors, and cross functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with proven experience delivering complex engineering or facility related projects in a fast paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Leadership

• Lead and manage all phases of engineering and capital projects—from planning and design through execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Own overall project scope, schedule, cost control, and risk management.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies; implement corrective actions where needed.
• Prepare and present regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project specific KPIs and scorecards.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Develop internal PMP programs, training and controls to enable a standard Project Management approach through entire company.
• Work directly with all internal parties in the various organizations and departments, providing coordination and alignment across engineering functions, alignment and transparency in schedule and financial controls.
• Partner closely with the external vendor’s team on schedules, engineering changes, project impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure project alignment and transparency with operational needs and timelines

Budgeting & Cost Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers on estimates, proposals, and budget approvals.
• Monitor expenses, identify cost savings, and maintain alignment with capital planning objectives.
• Work closely with Finance and Tax teams to ensure required and correct project costs and asset tracking.

Contractor & Vendor Coordination

• Ensure adequate communication and controls are in place for interface with contractors and external partners for design, construction, equipment installation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure contractor compliance with project plans, safety requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Oversee the processes for bid package development, contract negotiations, scopes of work, and performance evaluations.
• Manage ECN(Engineering Change Notice) process related to projects.

Schedule & Risk Mitigation

• Build and maintain detailed project schedules that integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning timelines.
• Identify schedule risks, develop mitigation strategies, and work with the Engineering tean and vendor teams to adjust plans to protect project deadlines.
• Drive proactive communication across stakeholders to ensure transparency and issue resolution.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all project documentation—including drawings, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports—is complete and up to date and properly archived.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality system requirements.
• Lead post project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support all ISO related activities for certification and maintenance of business processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience in project engineering, project management, or capital project leadership.
• Proven track record managing largescale engineering or facility projects in manufacturing, industrial, or construction environments.
• Strong understanding of project controls (scope, schedule, cost) and risk management methodologies.
• Experience working with product and equipment engineering teams and external contractors.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
• High proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience in solar, semiconductor, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Experience with capital planning, budgeting, and contractor contract administration.
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Knowledge of industrial facility systems, equipment installation, and commissioning processes.

Working Conditions

• This position will be based in Orlando, Florida with frequent travel to Texas factory.
• Mix of office and manufacturing/construction environments.
• May require periodic travel to project sites, contractor facilities, or vendor locations.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support project milestones or commissioning.

We offer a competitive salary, robust benefits, paid time off and growth opportunities.

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