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Project Manager

StaffBuffalo, North Tonawanda, NY, United States


Project Manager

Are you a hands‑on Project Manager who thrives on keeping complex projects on track, on budget, and moving forward? Do you enjoy working cross‑functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams to ensure successful project delivery from start to finish?

If you’re someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and isn’t afraid to step in and solve problems to keep things moving, this could be an excellent opportunity.

A growing manufacturing organization in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Project Manager to oversee custom equipment orders from initiation through delivery and final payment. This role offers a competitive salary of $90,000–$125,000, depending on experience, and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing timelines, driving accountability, and ensuring customer expectations are met.

This is a highly visible role responsible for coordinating across multiple departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The ideal Project Manager is analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable leading communication between internal teams and external customers.

This is an in‑person, on‑site role in the Northtowns of Western New York.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage all phases of projects from order through delivery and closeout

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders

Lead regular project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and updates

Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams

Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track

Initiate milestone billing and support financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle

Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance

Maintain project trackers, open issues logs, and reporting documentation

Support contract review, order acceptance, and project kickoff processes

Drive project closeout activities and lead lessons learned discussions

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution and processes

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule, cost, and delivery

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred

5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Experience managing build‑to‑order or engineered equipment projects strongly preferred

Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and financial trackingAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation

Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is a plus

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from $90,000–$125,000, depending on experience

Opportunity to work with a growing manufacturing organization

Collaborative, team‑oriented environment

Exposure to complex, custom‑engineered projects

Long‑term career growth opportunities

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