Project Manager

Conair, as part of Piovan Group, is the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing. We make and market over 450 products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders, and temperature-control equipment. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering, and installation, supporting customers with advanced systems to enhance yield and manage raw materials. After equipment installation, Conair provides industry-leading support via Parts, Service, and Industry 4.0, ensuring our customers Make Every Pellet Count Role The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects from initiation through completion, using Conair’s newly implemented stage gate process to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires close collaboration with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. Duties and Responsibilities Review quotation accuracy with sales, PMO, and engineering. Conduct detailed kickoff meetings with stakeholders to discuss project scope, customer contact, payment terms, vendor quotes, and timeline. Send introductory communication to customers, provide scope of work, update flow diagram and populate customer shared folder. Arrange and conduct customer site visits; gather layout approvals and confirm installation requirements. Prepare contractor packages, review quotes, and manage contractor communications and scheduling. Track vendor ship dates, monitor project budget, and oversee Conair shipping details. Maintain regular customer communication on project status, schedule, and scope changes. Work with the service team on the start-up schedule, manage punch-list items, and handle final documentation. Conduct weekly team meetings, update installation/service timelines, and address remaining open items or support needs. Qualifications and Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5 years of project management experience in manufacturing. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project) and SAP preferred. Familiarity with ISO standards, equipment installation, and commissioning. Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program. Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.