Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) plan

Top-tier medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick leave and family leave

Professional development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Project Manager for US Panels to coordinate customer panel integration and assembly, aligning engineering services, sales, and production teams to meet project goals.

You will lead cross-functional projects, track metrics, and provide insights to keep cost, schedule, and quality on target while mentoring junior PMs and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct experience coordinating projects (PM Level III).
• Build strong relationships with customers through clear communication and proactive updates.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less-experienced project managers.

Responsibilities

• Establish project plans and coordinate multiple cross-functional projects.
• Create and maintain project metrics, schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Provide trend insights and assess deliverables to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and lead enhancements.
• Serve as primary customer-facing representative via email, meetings, and updates.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

PMO collaboration

Process improvement

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Manager in US Panels, this role leads customer panel integration and assembly projects, coordinating customer deliverables, materials, production activities, and collaboration across customers, engineering services, sales, and project and mechanical engineering teams, to name a few.

As a Project Manager a typical day might include the following:

• Work under general guidance from a manager to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple complexes, cross‑functional projects.
• Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics and project tracking records—including time reporting, schedules, financials, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.
• Provide trend insights to management and own an accurate assessment of project deliverables to help teams meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identify opportunities for improvements to project processes and lead efforts to design, test, and implement enhancements.
• Serve as a primary customer‑facing representative, communicating directly with end users through email, meetings, updates, and critical conversations regarding expectations, challenges, timelines, and risks.

This job might be for you if:

• 8+ years of direct experience in coordinating projects (PM Level III)
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships with customers by providing clear communication, proactive updates, and consistent follow‑through.
• -Provide leadership and mentorship to less‑experienced project managers by promoting best practices, offering ongoing guidance, and serving as a trusted resource for questions and development.
• Work within a collaborative PMO where project managers have ownership of their processes and the ability to recommend and implement changes.
• Initiate and run small, reversible experiments to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance project outcomes.

Pay Range Data

$115,300-$130,000

We are open to reviewing additional candidates withmore or lessexperienceand the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges aredeterminedby job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Location

This position is located in Charlotte, NC , a vibrant and bustling metropolis located in the heart of North Carolina. As one of the fastest‑growing cities in the United States, it seamlessly blends its rich history with a modern and dynamic atmosphere. With an eclectic culinary scene, charming neighborhoods, and a warm southern hospitality, Charlotte exudes a unique charm that captivates residents and visitors alike.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.