Project Manager - Tulsa, OK

Chart Industries; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer contributions to an HSA

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid family leave

401k with company match

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to own engineering projects from order receipt through delivery. You will coordinate with engineering, supply chain, quality and logistics to meet schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in project management within heavy industrial or construction settings, a bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within an engineering, heavy industrial or construction firm.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex customer accounts.
• Experience in financial aspects of project management (margin, variance, cash flow).
• Experience in matrix organizations, using influence and indirect leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects from order receipt through delivery, ensuring financial, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Own the customer relationship as the primary point of contact, driving communication strategy, resolving critical escalations, aligning expectations, and safeguarding customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Function as the key point person for engineering, supply chain, quality, and logistics, facilitating communication and collaboration across teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives and business targets.
• Lead project execution by overseeing milestone tracking, reporting, follow‑up activities, and risk mitigation to ensure on‑time delivery, margin protection, and overall project performance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

10 years’ project management experience

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

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Location: Stafford, TX, United States, 77477

At Chart, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced cryogenic equipment—that’s how our “Cooler By Design®” tagline was born. But it’s not just our technology that’s cool. It’s our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we’re Stronger Together, too. Our customers don’t simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. That’s where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you’ll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

• Launching rockets into space
• Delivering Nexus of Clean™ solutions for clean water, clean power, clean food, and clean industrials
• Powering the carbonation in your favorite fast-food beverage
• Making nitro coffee and even nitro ice cream possible

This role will be based out of either Buffalo, NY; Medina, OH; or Tulsa, OK with the option of a hybrid schedule.

What Will You Do?

• Take full ownership of projects from order receipt through delivery, ensuring financial, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Own the customer relationship as the primary point of contact, driving communication strategy, resolving critical escalations, aligning expectations, and safeguarding customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Function as the key point person for engineering, supply chain, quality, and logistics, facilitating communication and collaboration across teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives and business targets.
• Lead project execution by overseeing milestone tracking, reporting, follow‑up activities, and risk mitigation to ensure on‑time delivery, margin protection, and overall project performance.

What Else is Expected?

• Drive adherence to project management best practices and internal procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Represent Howden, a Chart Industries Company, with professionalism and accountability.
• Share best practices and foster a culture of learning and operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project flow and profitability.

Your Experience Should Be...

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within an engineering, heavy industrial or construction firm.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex customer accounts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or 10 years’ experience in project management‑related roles evidencing similar job responsibilities and outcomes.
• Experience in financial aspects of project management (margin, variance, cash flow).
• High ethical standards, teamwork, and compliance with regulations.
• Strong organizational, time management, accuracy, and communication skills.
• Advanced problem‑solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to recognize when to elevate issues
• Ability to travel on occasion, as required.
• Experience in matrix organizations, using influence and indirect leadership.
• Experience in ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards

Our Benefits Package...

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.