Manufacturing and Industrial Project Manager

Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Senior

Wichita, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Manufacturing and Industrial Project Manager at PEC is responsible for leading multi-discipline design teams on medium to large-scale manufacturing and industrial facility projects. This role focuses on ensuring project goals are met while engaging and informing all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to construction administration. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and effective communication to navigate project challenges and deliver successful outcomes for clients in various sectors, including aerospace, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, architects, and field services team members through project planning, design, and construction administration.
• Ensure Quality Management System processes are being followed.
• Make business decisions on projects from opportunity identification through project completion with minimal guidance.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks effectively.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and staffing plans, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare contracts for work with design discipline leads and subconsultants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all project-related activities.
• Participate in business development activities, including RFP and RFQ responses and project interviews.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.S. degree in an appropriate field of engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer's Licensure in Kansas or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure within six months.
• Minimum ten years of multi-discipline project engineering design experience.
• Minimum three years of project management experience on multi-discipline engineering-prime projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and capability to motivate project teams.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial projects.
• Proficient in project management software, MS Office suite, and Bluebeam Revu.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in business development activities.
• Understanding of the financial aspects of project management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $102K - $129K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Engagement in diverse and impactful projects.