Project Manager

EBNER Furnaces is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of medium to large-scale capital equipment projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial order receipt through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance.

This role requires strong technical aptitude, customer-facing communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Experience in the metals or energy industry is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Manage capital equipment projects from project kickoff through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate project activities among engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and commissioning teams.
• Lead internal and external project review meetings and provide regular status updates.

Customer Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Manage customer expectations regarding scope, schedule, technical issues, and deliverables.
• Coordinate customer visits, progress reviews, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and site acceptance activities.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Support procurement activities for project-related equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and coordinate purchasing activities in cooperation with sourcing personnel.
• Track supplier performance and delivery schedules to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Resolve supply chain and delivery issues impacting project execution.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitor project costs, labor hours, cash flow, and change orders.
• Prepare project forecasts and financial reports.
• Identify and manage scope changes and contract modifications.
• Support invoice milestones and project closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.

Technical Coordination

• Review engineering deliverables and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate design reviews with engineering teams and customers.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and understand equipment layouts and system interfaces.
• Support commissioning and startup activities, including troubleshooting when required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Or a related technical discipline

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of project management experience in industrial capital equipment, manufacturing systems, process equipment, furnaces, heat-treating systems, or related industries.
• Experience in the steel, aluminum, metals processing, or thermal processing industries preferred.
• Proven track record of managing medium to large industrial projects valued from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar installations.
• Experience coordinating international suppliers and customers is highly desirable.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of:
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Industrial equipment installations
• Manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD platforms.
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams

Business Systems

• Experience using ERP systems, SAP preferred.

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer-facing presentation and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to lead meetings and communicate effectively with executives, engineers, suppliers, contractors, and customers.

Desired Attributes

• Results-oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining focus on overall project objectives.
• Comfortable working independently and leading cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally as required.

**Please email resume along with salary range requirements to: [email protected]**
**Pay based on experience and is open for discussion**

Pay: $66,600.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person