Project Manager

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Project Manager – Industrial Manufacturing (Data Center Projects)

Itasca, IL
Full-Time | Onsite
$90,000 – $120,000

About the Opportunity

We are a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing organization seeking a Project Manager to support large-scale, engineered-to-order equipment projects, with a strong emphasis on data center enclosure systems. This is a newly created position driven by significant growth and a rapidly expanding project backlog.

This role is highly visible within the organization and plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to customer expectations. If you enjoy owning complex projects end-to-end and working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role offers strong exposure, stability, and long-term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Manage industrial equipment and enclosure projects from sales handoff through installation, startup, and warranty closeout
• Partner with Sales to define scope of supply, develop estimates, and manage project budgets and schedules
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and service
• Coordinate internal and external design reviews and manage customer approval drawings
• Oversee release of engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Track project financials including budgets, cost forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Manage project changes using formal impact and change notice processes
• Support manufacturing by resolving design, production, and supply chain issues
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Support customers during installation, startup, and warranty events
• Mentor and support project and design engineers assigned to your projects
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

What We’re Looking For (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
  (Bachelor’s degree in Business with 8+ years of relevant experience will also be considered)
• 3+ years of Project Management experience or 5–10+ years of Project Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing custom or engineered-to-order equipment projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Working knowledge of financial concepts including cost estimates, EACs, ROI, and cost control
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including reviewing drawings and BOMs
• Experience coordinating cross-functional manufacturing teams
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting data center enclosure systems or similar large-scale engineered products
• Installation, startup, or commissioning experience
• Exposure to New Product Development (NPD)
• Vendor and supplier management experience
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project or similar)
• PMP certification (, not required)
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or project team members

Why Join Us

• Stable organization with 100+ years in business
• Experiencing rapid growth, particularly in data center-related projects
• Strong project backlog with long-term visibility
• Newly created role with opportunity to make an immediate impact
• Career growth and advancement opportunities as the organization expands
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 (based on experience)