Project Manager

LVI Associates; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth

Job summary

LVI Associates in Van Wert, OH is partnering with a growing automation systems integrator to hire a Project Manager who will lead custom automation and machine-building projects from kickoff through commissioning.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of project management experience in automation, manufacturing, or capital equipment, with strong customer communication and the ability to coordinate controls, mechanical, manufacturing, and vendor teams. PMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in automation, manufacturing, or capital equipment projects.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, budget, schedule, and overall execution.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate controls, mechanical, manufacturing, and vendor teams.
• Manage project risks, scope changes, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and milestone tracking; ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.

Skills

Project management

Automation background

Budget & schedule management

Cross-functional leadership

PMP certification (plus)

Job description

Van Wert, OH

We're partnering with a growing automation systems integrator seeking a Project Manager to lead custom automation and machine-building projects from kickoff through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Project Manager | Automation & Machine Building

• Own project scope, budget, schedule, and overall execution
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate controls, mechanical, manufacturing, and vendor teams
• Manage project risks, scope changes, and stakeholder communication
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and milestone trackingEnsure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Project Management experience
• Background in automation, manufacturing, machine building, controls, or capital equipment projects
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams
• PMP certification is a plus

Preferred Backgrounds

• Automation Project Manager
• Engineering Project Manager
• Controls Engineer turned Project Manager
• Mechanical Engineer turned Project Manager
• Manufacturing or Capital Projects Manager
• System Integrator or Machine Builder experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within a rapidly growing automation organization