Global Project Manager II - Industrial Systems

EPHEA; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CECO Environmental is seeking a Project Manager II to lead a team through the design and delivery of industrial equipment and system projects. You will coordinate planning, scheduling, and resources to meet budget, scope, and timeline targets, interfacing with customers and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires strong experience in project management within OEM settings, ability to read technical documents and drawings, and proven stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of project management experience in an original equipment design and manufacturing environment, preferably OEM Manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial equipment engineering, design, and fabrication a plus.
• Experience working with project scheduling and ERP software (preferably Microsoft Project and D365).
• Knowledge of general contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents (blueprints, PIDs, specifications, data sheets, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple, complex projects with competing priorities.
• Strong client management skills with the ability to establish, build, and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leverage demonstrated experience and success at project planning, controlling and closing, effective stakeholder management and consensus building; requires full lifecycle project management/oversight experience.
• Reviews contracts to ensure compliance and protects company interests.
• Gathers all project related documents including proposals, customer requirements, equipment selection information, and in-house specifications.
• Assembles project team for review, coordination, and execution of project requirements.
• Develops, adjusts, and manages project schedules and timelines based on contract requirements and project progress to ensure achievement of desired outcomes.
• Serves as single point of project contact for external and internal Customers; assists with developing, facilitating, and controlling project communications.
• Disseminates all project related information to appropriate team members.
• Facilitates development of project charters, business cases, and other relevant project-related documents associated with milestones and deliverables.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining issues and risk logs, along with facilitating issue resolution and risk mitigation, with escalation when appropriate.
• Coordinates verification and release of all project deliverables.
• Manages execution of all project scope changes by effectively utilizing project management change processes.
• Assists with resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing at all project phases including post-installation.
• Monitors the project budget and provides feedback to appropriate personnel for excessive variations. Forecasts all project-related costs and expenditures.
• Process project-related invoices, follow up to ensure appropriate payment, and reconcile accordingly.
• Prepares requisitions for all purchased items and services.
• Prepare all project reports for external and internal Customers including monthly percent complete reports for accounting.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Skills

Project Management

Client management

Scheduling

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

D365

Job description

CECO Environmental is seeking a Project Manager II to lead a team through the design and delivery of industrial equipment and system projects. You will coordinate planning, scheduling, and resources to meet budget, scope, and timeline targets, interfacing with customers and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires strong experience in project management within OEM settings, ability to read technical documents and drawings, and proven stakeholder management.