Project Manager

Burckhardt Compression is seeking a Project Manager to lead large-scale overhaul projects and strategic operational initiatives that directly impact on our customers, business performance, and continued growth.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as the primary owner of project execution, partnering with customers, leadership, engineering, operations, and service teams to deliver successful outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple stakeholders, and have a proven track record leading large industrial or manufacturing projects, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Lead Complex Projects

• Lead large-scale overhaul, turnaround, service, and operational projects from initiation through completion.

• Provide overall project governance, accountability, and leadership for project performance and execution excellence.

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk mitigation strategies, and success metrics.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, technical, and quality requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, operational challenges, and customer concerns.

• Drive execution strategies that maximize customer value, project profitability, and business performance.

• Lead cross-functional teams through changing priorities while maintaining commitments related to quality, schedule, cost, and customer expectations.

• Monitor project performance, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Champion project management best practices, governance standards, and operational excellence across the organization.

Drive Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships based on trust, responsiveness, and consistent project execution.

• Act as the primary customer advocate, ensuring proactive communication and issue resolution.

• Lead customer meetings, project reviews, executive briefings, contract discussions, and negotiations.

• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Service, Sales, Finance, and Leadership teams to align execution with business objectives.

• Facilitate decision-making among stakeholders and ensure effective communication throughout project execution.

• Identify opportunities to expand customer relationships through additional services and future project opportunities.

• Foster a customer-focused culture that supports long-term business growth and retention.

Manage Scope, Risk & Financial Performance

• Maintain strict control of project scope through effective change management processes.

• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, billing milestones, and resource utilization.

• Manage contract administration activities, claims management, commercial risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.

• Identify risks and opportunities early and implement mitigation, contingency, and recovery plans.

• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to improve project cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, and financial performance.

• Drive accountability for cost control and margin performance across project teams.

• Provide leadership with clear visibility into project health, financial status, risks, and opportunities.

Lead Strategic Business Initiatives

• Manage operational projects such as:

• Facility expansions and upgrades

• District openings, relocations, consolidations, and closures

• Process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, HSE, Supply Chain, and senior leadership teams to support business objectives and growth initiatives.

Promote Continuous Improvement

• Implement and champion project management best practices, tools, and methodologies.

• Develop project metrics, dashboards, and reporting processes.

• Improve project execution through lessons learned and process standardization.

• Mentor project teams and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience leading complex industrial, manufacturing, service, or capital projects.

• Demonstrated success managing large, cross-functional projects with significant customer interaction and business impact.

• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality control.

• Proven ability to influence and lead stakeholders across all organizational levels.

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and profitability.

• Experience with compressors, rotating equipment, industrial services, manufacturing, or energy-related industries.

• Experience leading facility, operational, or organizational transformation projects.

• Knowledge of project controls, contract management, and commercial project execution.

• Experience working within a global or matrixed organization.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Why Join Burckhardt Compression?

At Burckhardt Compression, you'll have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, collaborate with talented professionals across the organization, and contribute to a company recognized globally for its engineering excellence and customer focus. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where your leadership, expertise, and ideas can make a meaningful difference.

Apply today and help shape the future of project excellence at Burckhardt Compression.

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