Lead Project Manager, Combustion Systems

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential

Job summary

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp. in Danbury, CT is seeking a mid-level to senior Project Manager (Combustion) to own project profitability and schedules.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers across electrical, mechanical, systems, programming, and field service to drive projects from concept through finished design and startup. The role emphasizes strong communication, proactive leadership, and hands-on management of budgets, submittals, fabrication, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing of custom engineered equipment.
• Burner or Boiler system experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with burner management systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications.
• Be able to interpret electrical, mechanical and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design Development from Proposal to finished Engineering Package.
• Communicate with customers and provide status updates on projects.
• Manage project schedule, budget, and profitability.
• Collaborate with engineering team across disciplines to execute from sales to manufacturing and field startup.
• Interpret and adhere to applicable codes and standards.
• Interpret electrical, mechanical and construction drawings.
• Use internal project management systems.
• Travel 10% for meetings and site visits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-starting / driven

PRIDE in work

Project management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Systems Engineering

Tools

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp. in Danbury, CT is seeking a mid-level to senior Project Manager (Combustion) to own project profitability and schedules.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers across electrical, mechanical, systems, programming, and field service to drive projects from concept through finished design and startup. The role emphasizes strong communication, proactive leadership, and hands-on management of budgets, submittals, fabrication, and timelines.