Pump Repair Operations Project Manager

About Hydro, Inc.

Hydro, Inc. is a global, industrial pump engineering company headquartered in Chicago. As the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder, we’ve delivered engineering expertise, repair, and support services to industry since 1969.

Role: Pump Repair Operations Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (West Loop) • Work Location: In person

A day in this role

You start your morning reviewing the work-in-process (WIP) log you maintain—this living document helps leadership forecast monthly and quarterly billings. You sync with the shop superintendent and your manager to align on production targets for the month, ensuring output and gross profit stay on track. Before lunch, you’re in the shop confirming travelers are properly generated through the Avante system in partnership with the EPR group. By afternoon, you’re visiting an outside contractor’s facility to verify progress and accept the finished product. You close the day by updating account managers on WIP status and prepping a pre-quote inspection for a competitor’s facility visit later in the week.

What you will own

• Production coordination with the manager and shop superintendent to meet monthly quotas and gross margin objectives.
• Flow of work between our shop and outside contractors, including site visits and final acceptance of product.
• Clear, proactive communication of WIP status to account managers and stakeholders.
• Accurate WIP logging to support monthly and quarterly billing projections.
• Collaboration with the EPR group to generate travelers and fully leverage the Avante system.
• Support for health and safety recordkeeping; assist the shop superintendent with the safety committee and documentation upkeep.
• Pre-quote inspections at competitors’ facilities; develop detailed proposals and scopes of work compatible with the Hydro Aire Avante system.
• Partner with EPR test engineers to learn test stand operations and methods; over time, serve as the test floor engineer, supplying data to EPR hydraulic engineers for sign-off and verification test curves.

What you bring

• Engineering degree and 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational abilities.
• Skilled at juggling multiple projects, working under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Solid technical foundation in engineering.

Why Hydro

We offer competitive compensation based on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and an employee-focused culture. Enjoy a clean shop environment, free onsite parking, and the support of a team committed to your success.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Commuting

• Ability to Commute: Chicago, IL 60607 (Required)