Project Manager

Harvard Resource Solutions LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Resource Solutions LLC is seeking a Project Manager in Troy, MI to lead manufacturing and capital projects from conception through commissioning. The role involves managing project budgets and schedules, as well as coordinating resources across the USA and internationally.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, five or more years of project management experience, and strong client-facing communication skills. The position offers a full-time onsite role with some travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing manufacturing, plant, or industrial capital projects.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and commissioning.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and capital projects from initiation to ramp-up.
• Coordinate resources across multiple teams internationally.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and generate outcome reports.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project budget management

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AACE Total Cost Management

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Project Manager to support worldwide engineering company in Troy, MI. You will take responsibility for leading manufacturing and capital projects from conception through commissioning and ramp up.

POSITION TYPE: Full time. Onsite. Some project related travel will be required. PAY: $100,000 - $125,000 annually.

Requirements of the Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related).
• 5+ years managing manufacturing, plant, or industrial capital projects — in an OEM, or engineering-consulting setting.
• Hands‑on ownership of project budgets and schedules on multi‑phase projects.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment specification, and commissioning; familiarity with factory planning or digital twin / simulation is a plus.
• Strong client‑facing communication and coordination of distributed, cross‑border teams.
• Working knowledge of AACE Total Cost Management (TCM) preferred — structured estimating, cost control, and earned value. AACE credentials (CCP, PSP, EVP, or CEP) or PMP are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Duties of the Project Manager:

• Project Leader for manufacturing and capital projects — scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and EH&S coordination — from front‑end loading through commissioning and ramp‑up.
• Serve as the customer's primary point of contact.
• Coordinate delivery resources across US, Germany, and engineering teams functioning as a project team.
• Own project cost and controls — estimating, budgeting, cost control, change management, and project P&L — across time‑and‑materials, fixed‑fee, and hybrid engagements.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, supporting proposals and identifying follow‑on scopes within active accounts.
• Generate post‑project reviews and outcome reporting.