Job description
Project Manager
$90,000 - $105,000 + Performance Bonus + Progression + 401 (k) + Training + Full Benefits
Paola, Kansas (Commutable from: Overland Park, Olathe, Kansas City, Gardner, Ottawa)
Are you a Project Manager looking for long-term career growth and the opportunity to lead complex technical projects?
On offer is the chance to join a well-established manufacturing organization where you will manage large-scale engineered projects, work closely with customers and technical teams, and develop your career with structured support and progression opportunities.
This long-standing manufacturing business has built a strong reputation over many decades by delivering highly engineered industrial equipment to major infrastructure and energy markets. The company is known for investing heavily in its employees through professional development, certifications, and internal career progression, with many team members enjoying exceptionally long tenures.
In this role, you will oversee projects from order receipt through completion, acting as the key point of contact for customers while coordinating engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical specifications. You will also monitor schedules, manage project costs, support procurement activities, and drive effective communication across internal teams and stakeholders.
This role would suit a Project Manager with experience in engineering or industrial environments looking for long-term stability, technical project ownership, and career progression within a growing organization.
The Role
- Manage engineering/manufacturing projects from order receipt through completion and warranty phase
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and production
- Monitor project schedules, costs, and customer milestones to ensure successful delivery
- Support procurement, supplier coordination, and project documentation processes
The Candidate
- Proven Project Management experience
- Background in oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, or heavy engineering environments
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
KeyWords: Project Management, Engineering Projects, Industrial Manufacturing, Oil & Gas Industry, Natural Gas Infrastructure, Pressure Vessel Manufacturing, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing, Technical Project Coordination, Customer Communication, Stakeholder Management, Project Scheduling, Project Planning, Budget Management, Cost Tracking, Cost Control, Risk Management, Issue Resolution, Cross-Functional Coordination, Engineering Collaboration, Procurement Coordination, Supplier Management, Production Coordination, Manufacturing Operations, Change Management, Job Change Notices (JCN), Order Change Notices (OCN), Schedule Impact Assessments, Project Documentation, Project Lifecycle Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, KPI Tracking, Performance Monitoring, Technical Compliance, Quality Assurance, Contract Management, Proposal Support, Bid Support, Customer Relationship Management, Project Reporting
Reference Number: BBBH271020
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Harris at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
