Senior Project Manager - Engineered-to-Order Equipment

TalentBridge; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge is seeking a Project Manager for an established industrial equipment manufacturer. You will oversee high-value customer projects from contract award through installation and closeout, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, field service, and leadership.

The role emphasizes relationship building, proactive project progression, and serving as the primary client contact across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Project Management experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered equipment, construction, or a related project-based environment.
• Experience managing customer-facing projects from contract award through installation and closeout.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and schedules.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineered equipment projects from order handoff through final commissioning and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
• Coordinate engineering submittals and customer approvals.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Vendors, and Field Service to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate material procurement, equipment delivery, installation, and startup activities.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, billing, and invoicing.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Financial acumen

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TalentBridge is seeking a Project Manager for an established industrial equipment manufacturer. You will oversee high-value customer projects from contract award through installation and closeout, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, field service, and leadership.

The role emphasizes relationship building, proactive project progression, and serving as the primary client contact across the lifecycle.