Project Manager

Role Summary Hiring 4 Project Managers ASAP to run complex electromechanical equipment projects for large hydropower plants, from handover through closeout. There are two levels: Senior Project Manager (salary midpoint $143K) and Project Manager (salary midpoint $112K), plus a bonus. The manager cares more about disciplined, systematic project management than hydro or software experience. Main filters: large project scope, a heavy manufacturing or industrial background, owning the schedule, contract and cost control, and a stable work history. Candidates must be in York, PA or willing to relocate. Candidate-Facing Background Info * 4 openings, the manager wants to move fast * Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote; onsite time is for building relationships across the business * Hydro experience not required; the technical side can be learned * Degree and certifications not required * The company uses SAP and internal systems; training on their processes is available * Interview process: virtual interview, then onsite interview * Relocation candidates welcome Core Responsibilities * Lead projects through engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, transportation, and field service (install, commission, close out) * Own project P&L: set the budget, monitor, and forecast profitability * Review bids and contracts; make sure execution complies with the contract * Build and maintain the project schedule; line up POs with schedule milestones * Run change, claims, and risk/opportunity management with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers * Lead the cross-functional team; push vendors and subs to deliver * Own project documentation * Support Sales and Account Managers on customer relationships Must-Have Qualifications * Has managed large, complex projects (ideally $50M-$400M; about $10M contracts OK if running several at once) * Heavy manufacturing or complex industrial project background (mining, oil and gas, heavy manufacturing, etc.) * Has built, managed, and maintained project schedules * Understands project costs and commercial terms; has reviewed or administered contracts * Understands contractual T&Cs * Has managed several projects at the same time (the role can carry around 8) * Has managed and pushed subcontractors and vendors * Based in York, PA or willing to relocate; able to work 3 days onsite Preferred Qualifications * Hydropower or power generation experience * SAP, ECTR, or Primavera experience * Knowledge of casting, forging, welding, machining, and assembly * Can read mechanical drawings and BOMs * Engineering degree (Mechanical, Controls, Chemical, Civil) * About 5+ years tenure at a past employer Knockout Factors * Not in York, PA and not willing to relocate * Can't commit to 3 days onsite * No experience managing large or complex projects * Has never owned or maintained a project schedule * No industrial, manufacturing, or complex project environment experience Strong Candidate Profile * PM or Senior PM from heavy manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, or EPC/capital equipment * Owned the project P&L and the schedule end to end, including commercial and contract work * Ran several projects at once and can talk through how they prioritized * Holds vendors and subs accountable; can give examples of recovering a slipping schedule * Long, steady tenure at each employer * Systematic, structured, and driven; asks about learning the technical side * Local to York or has a concrete relocation plan Weak Candidate Signals * Frequent job changes or many short tenures * "Project manager " title, but the work was coordination or admin with no budget or schedule ownership * Only software, IT, or marketing project experience with no industrial or physical product work * Can't name the size of past projects or describe the commercial terms they managed * Relied on others to build and maintain the schedule * Vague or noncommittal about relocation or onsite days Resume Screening Notes for AI * Prioritize project size, number of projects running at once, and industry (heavy manufacturing/industrial) * Don't penalize missing hydro experience, degree, certifications, or SAP/Primavera * Look for evidence of schedule ownership, budget/P&L ownership, contract administration, change orders, and claims * Look for managing vendors, subcontractors, and POs * Flag patterns of short tenure; weigh overall career stability * A more junior candidate with relevant industrial project experience and clear drive can still be considered; a senior PM could oversee them * Note location; flag non-local candidates for a relocation check, don't reject them * Two levels. Senior Project Manager fits large-scale project ownership ($50M-$400M) and several projects at once. Project Manager fits smaller contract values (around $10M) or a more junior candidate with strong drive. * Don't screen anyone out for comp expectations above the midpoint. Flag them for recruiter review. Suggested Screening Focus Areas * Size, complexity, and number of projects managed * Schedule building and maintenance * Cost control, contracts, change orders, and claims * Vendor and subcontractor management * Reasons for each job change * Relocation and onsite commitment * Comp expectations (don't disqualify on comp; flag for team discussion)