Manufacturing Project Manager: Lead Scheduling & Budget

Chart Industries, Inc.; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 76,500 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

HSA contributions

FSA

Job summary

Chart Industries is seeking a Project Manager at its New Prague, MN facility to lead projects from contract award to completion. You will be the main interface for customers and internal teams, directing scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring safety and compliance.

Requirements include 3–5 years in project management, budgeting experience, and familiarity with industry standards. Bachelor’s degree required; PMI/PMP preferred. Travel up to 10–15% domestically.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience developing and managing project financials (forecasting, cost accruals, reconciliation).
• Experience managing vendor relations and expectations.
• Management-level communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Industry Standard Codes (ASME, B31, ASTM, AWS, OSHA) is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office, MS Project, Quickbase.

Responsibilities

• Main customer & internal interface point for projects.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure deliverables are met.
• Responsible for all commercial and administrative requirements during project execution.
• Monitor/Control project technical, schedule, and budget; mitigate variances and risks.
• Manage the project budget.
• Ensure safe project execution and client satisfaction while maintaining cost, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Deliver results for financial, HSE, client satisfaction, budget, and schedule.
• Lead and oversee Design, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation phases.
• Provide guidance and problem resolution.
• Coordinate material purchasing requirements and vendor progress.
• Draft, review, and issue Project Change Orders; negotiate changes with client.
• Communicate project status to customer and internal stakeholders.
• Plan project execution and ensure adherence to plan; keep client and company advised of status.
• Mentor peers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

MS Project

Quickbase

Contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMI or PMP certification desirable

4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Quickbase

Job description

Chart Industries is seeking a Project Manager at its New Prague, MN facility to lead projects from contract award to completion. You will be the main interface for customers and internal teams, directing scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring safety and compliance.

Requirements include 3–5 years in project management, budgeting experience, and familiarity with industry standards. Bachelor’s degree required; PMI/PMP preferred. Travel up to 10–15% domestically.