Facilities and Manufacturing Project Manager

JOB-10047100

Anticipated Start Date

July 27, 2026

Location

Pewaukee, WI

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a leader in the industry of providing safe water treatment and sewage services, which is a priority for sustainability of humanity. Many infrastructure expenditures approved by Congress this past year provide job stability for employees that work in this industry. This client hires all full-time associates through temporary agencies, so our roles are typically temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for full time role with their company. They have many locations nationally and there is an opportunity for advancement and provide benefits to their full-time employees. Safety is a priority for this client and they provide training and direction for all employees to ensure they are able to do their job safely.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Manufacturing Project Manager to lead and deliver critical operational projects at our Pewaukee campus. This is not an IT project management role. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing facilities projects, with manufacturing project experience strongly preferred.

Job Description

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, including: Office remodel impacting approximately 85 employees, Enterprise document digitization initiative, Manufacturing warehouse redesign
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to established timelines and budgets.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Oversee the complete project lifecycle from planning through implementation and closeout.
• Ensure quality control throughout all phases of each project.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Create and maintain business requirements and all project documentation to reflect current project status.
• Track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and project changes.
• Monitor progress and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external vendors.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams consisting of engineering, customer service, applications, and operations personnel.
• Communicate project plans, schedules, logistics, and updates to employees and leadership.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure alignment across all project stakeholders.
• Coordinate the work of contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers.
• Ensure vendor performance meets project requirements, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Escalate issues and resolve obstacles to maintain project momentum.
• Lead the evaluation, cataloging, retention, archiving, and secure destruction of physical documents.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for proprietary and confidential information.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Resolve issues proactively to minimize project delays.
• Organize team activities, assign responsibilities, and maintain balanced resource plans throughout each project phase.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support project success.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm or 7:30am – 4:00pm

Skills Required

• 3–5 years of project management experience in facilities, construction, manufacturing, operations, or related environments.
• Demonstrated success leading facilities or manufacturing projects from planning through completion.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong experience coordinating cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Outstanding organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal oversight.
• Skilled at managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfortable working with legacy paper/document processes and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing project experience.
• Experience with office renovations, warehouse redesigns, or facilities improvement projects.
• Familiarity with standard project management software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar tools.
• PMP certification is welcome but not required. Practical facilities and manufacturing project management experience is significantly more important than formal certification.

Education

• Highschool diploma or GED

Pay Rate

• $53 - $63 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)