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)