Role Summary

Hiring 4 Project Managers ASAP to run complex electromechanical equipment projects for large hydropower plants, from handover through closeout. There are two levels: Senior Project Manager (salary midpoint $143K) and Project Manager (salary midpoint $112K), plus a bonus. The manager cares more about disciplined, systematic project management than hydro or software experience. Main filters: large project scope, a heavy manufacturing or industrial background, owning the schedule, contract and cost control, and a stable work history. Candidates must be in York, PA or willing to relocate.

Candidate-Facing Background Info

4 openings, the manager wants to move fast
Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote; onsite time is for building relationships across the business
Hydro experience not required; the technical side can be learned
Degree and certifications not required
The company uses SAP and internal systems; training on their processes is available
Interview process: virtual interview, then onsite interview
Relocation candidates welcome

Core Responsibilities

Lead projects through engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, transportation, and field service (install, commission, close out)
Own project P&L: set the budget, monitor, and forecast profitability
Review bids and contracts; make sure execution complies with the contract
Build and maintain the project schedule; line up POs with schedule milestones
Run change, claims, and risk/opportunity management with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Lead the cross-functional team; push vendors and subs to deliver
Own project documentation
Support Sales and Account Managers on customer relationships

Must-Have Qualifications

Has managed large, complex projects (ideally $50M-$400M; about $10M contracts OK if running several at once)
Heavy manufacturing or complex industrial project background (mining, oil and gas, heavy manufacturing, etc.)
Has built, managed, and maintained project schedules
Understands project costs and commercial terms; has reviewed or administered contracts
Understands contractual T&Cs
Has managed several projects at the same time (the role can carry around 8)
Has managed and pushed subcontractors and vendors
Based in York, PA or willing to relocate; able to work 3 days onsite

Preferred Qualifications

Hydropower or power generation experience
SAP, ECTR, or Primavera experience
Knowledge of casting, forging, welding, machining, and assembly
Can read mechanical drawings and BOMs
Engineering degree (Mechanical, Controls, Chemical, Civil)
About 5+ years tenure at a past employer

Knockout Factors

Not in York, PA and not willing to relocate
Can't commit to 3 days onsite
No experience managing large or complex projects
Has never owned or maintained a project schedule
No industrial, manufacturing, or complex project environment experience

Strong Candidate Profile

PM or Senior PM from heavy manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, or EPC/capital equipment
Owned the project P&L and the schedule end to end, including commercial and contract work
Ran several projects at once and can talk through how they prioritized
Holds vendors and subs accountable; can give examples of recovering a slipping schedule
Long, steady tenure at each employer
Systematic, structured, and driven; asks about learning the technical side
Local to York or has a concrete relocation plan

Weak Candidate Signals

Frequent job changes or many short tenures
"Project manager " title, but the work was coordination or admin with no budget or schedule ownership
Only software, IT, or marketing project experience with no industrial or physical product work
Can't name the size of past projects or describe the commercial terms they managed
Relied on others to build and maintain the schedule
Vague or noncommittal about relocation or onsite days

Resume Screening Notes for AI

Prioritize project size, number of projects running at once, and industry (heavy manufacturing/industrial)
Don't penalize missing hydro experience, degree, certifications, or SAP/Primavera
Look for evidence of schedule ownership, budget/P&L ownership, contract administration, change orders, and claims
Look for managing vendors, subcontractors, and POs
Flag patterns of short tenure; weigh overall career stability
A more junior candidate with relevant industrial project experience and clear drive can still be considered; a senior PM could oversee them
Note location; flag non-local candidates for a relocation check, don't reject them
Two levels. Senior Project Manager fits large-scale project ownership ($50M-$400M) and several projects at once. Project Manager fits smaller contract values (around $10M) or a more junior candidate with strong drive.
Don't screen anyone out for comp expectations above the midpoint. Flag them for recruiter review.

Suggested Screening Focus Areas

Size, complexity, and number of projects managed
Schedule building and maintenance
Cost control, contracts, change orders, and claims
Vendor and subcontractor management
Reasons for each job change
Relocation and onsite commitment
Comp expectations (don't disqualify on comp; flag for team discussion)