Pump Repair Operations Project Manager

Hydro - US Facilities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Hydro, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Pump Repair Operations Project Manager to coordinate production and drive gross margin in a hands-on, in-person role.

You will oversee WIP, collaborate with EPR and outside contractors, perform pre-quote inspections, and develop proposals within the Avante system, delivering accurate billing and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production with manager and shop superintendent to meet quotas and margins.
• Manage WIP flow between shop and outside contractors and perform site visits.
• Communicate WIP status to account managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate WIP logs to support monthly/quarterly billing.
• Collaborate with EPR group to generate travelers and leverage Avante system.
• Support health and safety recordkeeping and participate in safety documentation.
• Lead pre-quote inspections and develop scopes of work compatible with Avante.
• Partner with EPR test engineers to learn test stand operations and data for sign-off.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Avante system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Hydro, Inc.Hydro, Inc. is a global, industrial pump engineering company headquartered in Chicago. As the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder, we’ve delivered engineering expertise, repair, and support services to industry since 1969.Role: Pump Repair Operations Project ManagerLocation: Chicago, IL (West Loop) • Work Location: In personA day in this roleYou start your morning reviewing the work-in-process (WIP) log you maintain—this living document helps leadership forecast monthly and quarterly billings. You sync with the shop superintendent and your manager to align on production targets for the month, ensuring output and gross profit stay on track. Before lunch, you’re in the shop confirming travelers are properly generated through the Avante system in partnership with the EPR group. By afternoon, you’re visiting an outside contractor’s facility to verify progress and accept the finished product. You close the day by updating account managers on WIP status and prepping a pre-quote inspection for a competitor’s facility visit later in the week.What you will ownProduction coordination with the manager and shop superintendent to meet monthly quotas and gross margin objectives.Flow of work between our shop and outside contractors, including site visits and final acceptance of product.Clear, proactive communication of WIP status to account managers and stakeholders.Accurate WIP logging to support monthly and quarterly billing projections.Collaboration with the EPR group to generate travelers and fully leverage the Avante system.Support for health and safety recordkeeping; assist the shop superintendent with the safety committee and documentation upkeep.Pre-quote inspections at competitors’ facilities; develop detailed proposals and scopes of work compatible with the Hydro Aire Avante system.Partner with EPR test engineers to learn test stand operations and methods; over time, serve as the test floor engineer, supplying data to EPR hydraulic engineers for sign-off and verification test curves.What you bringEngineering degree and 4–5 years of relevant experience.Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational abilities.Skilled at juggling multiple projects, working under pressure, and meeting deadlines.Solid technical foundation in engineering.Why HydroWe offer competitive compensation based on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and an employee-focused culture. Enjoy a clean shop environment, free onsite parking, and the support of a team committed to your success.Job TypeFull-timeBenefits401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule8-hour shiftMonday to FridayCommutingAbility to Commute: Chicago, IL 60607 (Required)