Project Manager (Skidding Business) at VanTran Industries Inc.

Description

Project Manager

Location

Waco, TX (On-site)

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Plant Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Project Manager provides leadership and direction for skid assembly projects from concept through delivery, driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance while meeting customer specifications. Accountable for aligning resources, mitigating risks, and delivering projects that support operational excellence and business growth.

Essential Functions

· Coordinates  cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, operations, and external vendors through all phases of skid assembly projects, ensuring tasks are properly assigned, executed, and tracked against schedule commitments.

· Develops and maintains detailed project plan and critical path using tools such as MS Project or equivalent

· Monitor progress and  adjust resources and timelines proactively to ensure on-time delivery.

· Track project budgets, spending, and cost variances, providing regular reporting to Plant Director and finance stakeholders.

· Serves as the primary point of contact for project communication, delivering timely updates on status, risks, and issues to leadership, team members, and customers.

· Identifies project risks and develop mitigation plans, escalating critical issues when necessary to maintain quality, safety, and delivery commitments.

· Collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, SCM, Quality, and Test teams to ensure alignment on design, material availability, build execution, and testing requirements.

· Oversees change management processes, ensuring engineering changes, scope adjustments, and customer requests are documented, approved, and implemented effectively.

· Supports continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and integrating feedback into future skid projects.

· Prepares and delivers customer and internal project reviews, including schedule, budget, and performance reporting.

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Attention to Detail.
• Strong Negotiation Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Self-Motivated.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Time Management.
• Business Acumen.
• Decision Making.
• Ownership of Projects.
• Accountable to Objectives.
• Customer-Driven.
• Organizational Skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office      products.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises project coordinators and cross-functional teams as assigned.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard.

Travel
Regular travel is not required for this position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management in manufacturing or engineering
• Proficient in project management software (i.e. MS Project)

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO on an annual basis
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
• 401(k): 4.5% employer match

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.
 

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period. 

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.