Tooling & Industrial Equipment Project Lead

Apex Systems; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager with a background in tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation. The role leads end-to-end project execution for new equipment installations, upgrades, and tooling projects, onsite in Dublin, Virginia.

The position emphasizes team collaboration, delegation, and strong communication to manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships. A mechanical/industrial engineering background and 4+ years of PM experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Mechanical or general engineering background with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Preferred: PMP or equivalent certification; experience with tooling and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for tooling and equipment projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams incl. engineering, operations, maintenance, and suppliers.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with purchasing for pricing alignment with vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of industrial equipment and tooling.
• Ensure safety standards during installation and hand off to maintenance/quality.
• Track project costs and adhere to budgets; prepare stakeholder/status reports.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

MS Project

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager with a background in tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation. The role leads end-to-end project execution for new equipment installations, upgrades, and tooling projects, onsite in Dublin, Virginia.

The position emphasizes team collaboration, delegation, and strong communication to manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships. A mechanical/industrial engineering background and 4+ years of PM experience are required.