Project Manager - Manufacturing Projects

Standex International Corporation; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex International Corporation in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Project Manager for Manufacturing Projects to oversee capital projects including new facility construction, expansions, and equipment installations. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and external vendors, managing charters, schedules, and budgets, and driving KPIs across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of experience managing manufacturing capital projects.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility design and construction.
• Experience with equipment installation and production line startup.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (25–50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of capital projects including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Develop project charters, execution strategies, detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor and report project performance through KPIs and governance frameworks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors/contractors.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on status, risks, and performance insights.
• Oversee the capital equipment lifecycle from specification to commissioning.
• Ensure alignment with manufacturing requirements and operational goals.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Automation, and IT.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction management/related field

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Project Manager - Manufacturing Projects

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

The Project Manager – Manufacturing Projects supportsthe execution of new facility construction, manufacturing expansions, equipment installations, and modernization initiatives at our Houston and Mexico facilities. The Project Manager ensures all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.

The position is based in Sugar Land, TX, yet may require travel to other Standex sites to support

What You'll Do

• Lead all phases of capital projects, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Develop project charters, execution strategies, detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor and report project performance through established KPIs and governance frameworks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors/contractors.
• Provide clear, regular updates to leadership, including status, risks, mitigation plans, and performance insights.
• Oversee the capital equipment lifecycle: specification, vendor selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure alignment with manufacturing requirements, capacity strategies, and operational goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Automation, and IT
• Drive stakeholder alignment and facilitate timely decision-making.
• Maintain transparent, consistent communication across all project stakeholders.

Manufacturing Facility Construction

• Support greenfield and brownfield projects, including new builds, expansions, automation, facility renovations, and layouts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and utilities.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct contractor safety reviews and oversee construction audits.
• Manage procurement, installation, and startup of manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate OEMs, contractors, and internal technical teams.
• Lead and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Ensure adherence to production, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate training, documentation, and handover to operations teams.
• Validate post-startup performance against project objectives and success criteria.

Budget & Financial Management

• Manage capital expenditures (CapEx), including project CERs (Capital Expenditure Requests), cost estimation, tracking, and forecasting.
• Manage scope, change orders, and contingencies.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining project objectives.
• Support business case development and ROI analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and approved budgets.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
• 7-10 years of experience managing manufacturing capital projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering mid- to large-scale projects.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility design and construction
• Experience with equipment installation and production line startup
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles
• Proficiency with project management tools and systems (PMP certification helpful)
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, MS Project, AutoCAD, and construction management platforms
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory technologies is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (25–50%, based on project portfolio)

What We Value

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (primarily Waterfall, with Agile or hybrid approaches as appropriate)
• Expertise in project planning, scheduling (e.g., MS Project), and cost control
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial infrastructure
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of EHS standards, regulatory compliance, and construction practices

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.