Project Manager

We are partnering with our client to identify experienced Project Managers to support long-term, onsite factory automation projects. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in industrial capital equipment project management within manufacturing or automation environments.

This is a long term contract position- (6-12 months with potential for contract to hire)

Position Overview

The Project Manager will lead end-to-end execution of complex factory automation projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations. This role requires close coordination with engineering, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders, along with full ownership of project performance through installation and warranty.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets (materials and labor)

Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment on scope, timing, and deliverables

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, including leading regular project update meetings

Ensure project scope aligns with customer purchase orders and proposal terms

Track, document, and manage all project changes and change orders

Oversee design, build, and installation progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards

Manage project financials, including forecasting and milestone-based invoicing

Coordinate and secure customer approvals for FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)

Maintain accurate project documentation and provide reporting as needed

Drive customer satisfaction throughout the full project lifecycle, including warranty period

Qualifications

Experience managing capital equipment or factory automation projects

Working knowledge of mechanical systems and controls/automation

Strong project planning, budgeting, and change management experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related field preferred

Work Environment

Primarily onsite in Lewis Center, OH

Occasional travel to customer project sites (up to 10%)

Compensation is DOE $55-$65/hour