Project Manager

Project Manager

Are you a hands-on Project Manager who thrives on keeping complex projects on track, on budget, and moving forward? Do you enjoy working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams to ensure successful project delivery from start to finish?

If you’re someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and isn’t afraid to step in and solve problems to keep things moving, this could be an excellent opportunity.

A growing manufacturing organization in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Project Manager to oversee custom equipment orders from initiation through delivery and final payment. This role offers a competitive salary of $100,000–$135,000, depending on experience, and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing timelines, driving accountability, and ensuring customer expectations are met.

This is a highly visible role responsible for coordinating across multiple departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The ideal Project Manager is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading communication between internal teams and external customers.

This is an in-person, on-site role in the Northtowns of Western New York.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all phases of projects from order through delivery and closeout
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Lead regular project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and updates
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track
• Initiate milestone billing and support financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
• Maintain project trackers, open issues logs, and reporting documentation
• Support contract review, order acceptance, and project kickoff processes
• Drive project closeout activities and lead lessons learned discussions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution and processes
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule, cost, and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience managing build-to-order or engineered equipment projects strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and financial tracking
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000–$135,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with a growing manufacturing organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exposure to complex, custom-engineered projects
• Long-term career growth opportunities

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

First time working with a Recruiter? No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key – to get started, all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will get to know you and your future career goals. Throughout the process, we will provide resume feedback, schedule and prepare you for interviews, provide client feedback, and coach you through the offer stage.

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