Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Description

The role is a project manager position in the Carolinas B+P footprint, leading complex manufacturing programs for the company's Advanced Manufacturing practice.

You will turn a client's production goals into a layout, material flow and deliverable capital program, then take it through the company's design and design-build teams.

Sectors served: semiconductor, defense, aerospace, energy and nuclear fuel, battery, robotics and microprocessors.

The company is a Fortune 500 global infrastructure consultancy with over 50,000 staff and revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

The company intends to fill this current vacancy by December 29, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager on manufacturing facility projects of $100 million and above, owning scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and client satisfaction.
• Be the main point of contact between clients and the company's design and design-build teams.
• Convert production intent into workable layouts, material flows and capital projects, applying Lean where it adds value.
• Lead pursuits, fees and negotiations for design and design-build work.
• Manage subcontractor contracts and scope.
• Oversee project finances, including NSR, margin, forecasting, invoicing and change orders.
• Bring process and equipment needs together with architecture, MEP, process utilities and civil work.
• Direct industrial engineering scope covering layout, material flow, throughput and automation.
• Lead and mentor project teams, coordinate architectural and engineering disciplines, and share work with the company's design centers.
• Run commissioning, start-up and turnover, including tool installation and production ramp-up.
• Build EHS and constructability into design and enforce the company's Safety for Life standards on site.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, project management or a related field, plus 10 years of relevant experience, including 2 years managing design or design-build delivery of manufacturing facilities. Equivalent experience and/or education can be shown in place of this.
• Proven leadership on manufacturing or industrial projects of $100 million or greater.
• Demonstrated experience delivering architecture and engineering (A/E) projects.
• Preferred: PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Preferred: a master's degree or MBA.
• Preferred: 15+ years across manufacturing operations and A/E, EPC or design-build consulting.
• Preferred: active A/E licensure (PE or RA), or the ability to obtain North Carolina and/or South Carolina registration.
• Preferred: regulated-sector experience (DoD, DOE, NRC, FAA, ITAR) and federal design-build delivery.
• Preferred: familiarity with simulation tools such as FlexSim, Simio or Plant Simulation for automation and robotics integration.
• Preferred: ability to pass client background checks and obtain a security clearance.

Conditions

United States citizenship is required due to the nature of the job.

Relocation assistance is not available.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and keeps all applicant information confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks and flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a network of experts.