Project Manager

Metric Geo; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Project Manager to oversee technical projects from planning through delivery in a manufacturing environment. You will coordinate engineering, scheduling, budgets, and client communications to ensure contractual obligations are met.

You will report to the Director of Operations and work onsite in Burlington, NJ, driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver on-time, within-budget, high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience managing technical, engineering, or industrial projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proven project management experience coordinating schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineered equipment, and technical project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned technical projects from planning through engineering, manufacturing, and final delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating project activities and communicating progress.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful execution.
• Review project deliverables and documentation to satisfy contractual requirements, customer specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate engineering activities with the Engineering Manager to ensure work meets scope and accepted practices.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules.
• Track project costs, revenue, margins, bill rates, and resource utilization to monitor financial performance.
• Oversee accurate project invoicing and monitor accounts receivable to support timely payments.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Client communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Metric Geo is partnered with an engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in engineered equipment and membrane-based wastewater treatment systems for industrial clients. The company operates in a technical, project-driven environment where engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams work closely together to deliver custom-engineered systems on schedule, within budget, and to exacting quality standards.

This is an opportunity to join the organization in a key project management role overseeing technical projects from initial planning through final delivery. The position offers ownership across project scheduling, client communication, engineering coordination, budget management, contract compliance, invoicing, and overall project execution.

Project Manager:

The Project Manager will oversee assigned technical projects, serving as a primary point of contact for clients while coordinating engineering activities and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. This role is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality requirements while ensuring all activities align with contractual obligations and customer expectations.

The position requires an organized, detail-oriented project management professional with experience coordinating technical or engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple disciplines, managing competing priorities, monitoring project financial performance, and resolving issues to keep projects on track. Experience in water or wastewater treatment is not required; the primary focus is on strong project management capabilities within a technical, industrial, or manufacturing setting.

This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and is fully onsite in Burlington, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned technical projects from initial planning through engineering, manufacturing, and final delivery


• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, coordinating project activities, communicating progress, and addressing questions or concerns


• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful execution


• Review project deliverables and documentation to ensure contractual requirements, customer specifications, and quality standards are satisfied


• Coordinate engineering activities in partnership with the Engineering Manager, ensuring work is completed according to project scope and accepted engineering practices


• Facilitate communication and coordination across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and other project stakeholders


• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules and delivery commitments


• Ensure assigned personnel coordinate their activities effectively with other project participants


• Track project costs, revenue, margins, bill rates, and resource utilization to monitor financial performance and profitability


• Oversee accurate project invoicing and monitor accounts receivable to support timely customer payments


• Manage changes to project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining alignment with contractual requirements


• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and resource constraints, escalating issues and coordinating solutions as needed


• Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, schedules, and financial records


• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and priorities to internal leadership and relevant stakeholders


• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, cross-functional coordination, and overall operational efficiency


• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards and customer expectations

Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of hands-on experience managing technical, engineering, or industrial projects within a manufacturing environment


• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred


• Proven project management experience coordinating schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources across multiple stakeholders


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineered equipment, and technical project execution


• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation


• Experience coordinating engineering activities and working cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, and other technical teams


• Proficiency with project management tools and software used for scheduling, tracking deliverables, and monitoring project progress


• Understanding of project financials, including cost tracking, budgeting, profitability, invoicing, and resource utilization


• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to manage expectations and maintain productive customer relationships


• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain accountability throughout the project lifecycle


• Experience with water or wastewater treatment systems, membrane technologies, or process equipment is a plus, but not required