Industrial Capital Projects Leader — Electromechanical Systems

Is this you?

• Have you orchestrated complex industrial or heavy manufacturing projects—often multiple at once?
• Do you build and defend credible schedules and align POs to milestones, rather than letting the plan run you?
• Are contracts, T&Cs, change orders, and claims part of your daily toolkit?
• Do you hold vendors/subs accountable and recover timelines when things slip?

If yes, we’re adding 4 leaders to execute large electromechanical equipment deliveries for hydropower plants from award through commissioning and closeout.

Why now

• We are hiring at two levels: Senior Project Manager (midpoint $143K) and Project Manager (midpoint $112K), both bonus-eligible.
• The hiring manager prioritizes rigorous, systematic project management over prior hydro or software experience.
• Key filters: large project scope, heavy industrial pedigree, schedule ownership, commercial control, and stable work history.

Where you’ll work

• York, PA hub with a hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 remote.
• Relocation candidates are welcome.
• Toolset includes SAP and internal systems; process training provided.
• Interview steps: virtual conversation, then onsite interview.

What you’ll do

• Lead execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, field installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Own the P&L—define budgets, track performance, and forecast margins.
• Translate bids/contracts into executable plans and ensure contractual compliance.
• Construct and manage a living schedule, tying procurement to milestone needs.
• Drive change and claims management and actively manage risk/opportunity.
• Guide cross-functional teams and press suppliers/subs to meet commitments.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Support Sales/Account teams with customer communications.

Must-haves

• Leadership of large, complex projects (ideally $50M–$400M; ~ $10M acceptable if running several concurrently).
• Heavy manufacturing/industrial background (e.g., mining, oil & gas, heavy manufacturing).
• Proven schedule build/maintenance experience.
• Commercial fluency: costs, contracts, and T&Cs.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects (around eight is possible).
• Vendor/subcontractor performance management.
• Based in York, PA or willing to relocate; able to be onsite 3 days/week.

Nice-to-have

• Hydropower or power generation experience.
• SAP, ECTR, or Primavera familiarity.
• Manufacturing process knowledge: casting, forging, welding, machining, assembly.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and BOMs.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Controls, Chemical, Civil).
• ~5+ years tenure at a prior employer.

Deal-breakers

• Not in York, PA and unwilling to relocate.
• Cannot commit to 3 days onsite.
• No history running large or complex projects.
• No demonstrated schedule ownership.
• No industrial/manufacturing/complex physical product experience.

We’re especially interested if you

• Come from heavy manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, EPC, or capital equipment.
• Have owned both P&L and schedule, including commercial/contract elements.
• Can describe how you prioritized across multiple active projects.
• Can cite examples of holding vendors/subs accountable and recovering delays.
• Show steady tenure and a structured, process-driven mindset.
• Are local to York or have a concrete relocation plan.

Red flags

• Frequent job changes or several short stints.
• PM title without ownership of budget/schedule.
• Only software/IT/marketing project experience.
• Can’t quantify project size or explain commercial terms handled.
• Delegated schedule building/maintenance to others.
• Vague on relocation or onsite expectations.

How we evaluate applications

• Prioritize project scale, number of concurrent efforts, and industrial context.
• Hydro experience, degrees, certs, and SAP/Primavera are nice but not required.
• Seek clear evidence of schedule ownership, P&L/cost control, contract admin, change orders, and claims.
• Look for vendor/sub/PO management experience.
• Note tenure patterns and overall stability.
• High-drive, junior industrial PMs may be considered with senior oversight.
• Non-local candidates are flagged for relocation discussion—not rejected.
• Two-level model: Senior PM typically steers $50M–$400M and multiple projects; PM handles ~ $10M contracts or a junior scope with strong drive.
• Don’t screen out for compensation expectations above midpoints; flag for recruiter review.

What we’ll discuss together

• Project size/complexity/volume you’ve managed.
• How you build and maintain schedules.
• Cost control, contracts, change orders, and claims stories.
• Vendor/subcontractor management approach.
• Reasons for past job moves.
• Relocation to York and hybrid schedule alignment.
• Compensation expectations (never an auto‑reject; we review as a team).