Project Manager

Position Summary Inert Corp designs and builds custom gloveboxes and containment systems, and no two projects are the same. The Project Manager owns schedule, scope, and budget for each project from order handoff through installation and closeout. You'll lead a cross-functional team across Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Service, act as the customer's primary point of contact, and manage a portfolio of 4–8 concurrent projects, each with its own configuration, milestones, and documentation requirements. This role works closely with the Senior Project Manager and offers growth into larger, more complex programs. Key Responsibilities Lead the Sales-to-Operations handoff and project kickoff, confirming scope, deliverables, and acceptance criteria against the customer order and specification Build and maintain integrated project schedules, coordinating engineering, long-lead procurement, production, and testing milestones Track budget vs. actual costs and forecast at completion to protect project margin Run formal change control, assessing schedule, cost, and scope impact and securing customer approval before work proceeds Serve as the customer's primary contact: lead status meetings, issue regular progress reports, and escalate issues early Identify, track, and mitigate risks through a living project risk log Plan and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including protocols, documentation, and punch list resolution Coordinate shipping, installation, and handoff to Service Manage closeout: final documentation packages, archiving, invoicing milestones, and lessons-learned reviews What Success Looks Like Projects delivered on time and within budget, with margin protected through disciplined change control Customers who are kept informed and never surprised Clean FAT/SAT outcomes and complete documentation packages at closeout Qualifications 3+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, engineered equipment, or a similar build-to-order environment Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities and incomplete information Strong cross-functional leadership and confident, professional customer communication Comfortable reading technical specifications, engineering drawings, and BOMs Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, NetSuite) and project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience Preferred PMP or equivalent certification Experience with custom industrial equipment, capital equipment, or engineer-to-order manufacturing Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes or quality standards such as ISO 9001 Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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