Project Manager

_{19th November, 2025}

Project Manager – Capital Equipment Manufacturing (On-site, Riverside County, CA)
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team on-site in Riverside County, California. This role involves managing complex capital equipment projects from contract award through final delivery and customer acceptance.
The company designs and manufactures high-temperature vacuum furnaces and coating systems used in industries such as aerospace, energy, additive, and precision manufacturing. Our team combines advanced technology with strong engineering expertise to deliver reliable, high-performance industrial equipment solutions.
Qualifications & Experience

• Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution, demonstrating competencies in communication, budget control, and capital equipment manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with similar capital equipment sales.
• Must show ability to manage projects ranging from $100K to $7.5M, with proven success in controlling budget, schedule, and client communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Review customer purchase orders and specifications; acknowledge and confirm order details related to heat treatment or capital equipment systems.
• Budget Control: Analyze and manage project budgets for materials and manpower; monitor and report cost variances; implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Project Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules covering engineering, materials procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Project Implementation:
• Lead internal and customer meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Review engineering drawings and production progress.
• Obtain customer approvals for shipment and project completion.
• Management Reporting: Provide continuous updates on project status and prepare closing reports at project completion.
• Scope Documentation: Develop scope-of-work documents for subcontract manufacturing partners.
• Project Load Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying durations, products, and deliverables.
• Travel: Typically includes at least two customer site visits per project, primarily within North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico).

Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Profit-sharing opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.