Project Manager (Rockford)

We’re seeking a Project Manager for a growing manufacturer of engineered capital equipment in the Greater Rockford IL area. In this role, you will serve as the central communication hub between customers, installation contractors, engineering, manufacturing, and internal teams throughout the full project lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and enjoys keeping complex projects on track.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and coordinate multiple active projects simultaneously
• Lead preparation and scheduling of submittal packages with Application Engineering, Estimating, Manufacturing, and Engineering
• Review and transmit documentation to customers and consulting engineers
• Maintain accurate ship dates through consistent follow-up with customers and production
• Coordinate responses to technical and project-related questions
• Resolve field issues post-shipment through the warranty period
• Work with Customer Service on missing or damaged items
• Review customer purchase orders for completeness and alignment with project scope and costing
• Coordinate field service scheduling with customers and internal teams

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant project management or engineering coordination experience (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and customers

Why This Role

This is a high-visibility position where you’ll play a key role in keeping projects aligned, customers informed, and teams working efficiently from kickoff through final closeout.

• If you enjoy owning projects end-to-end and being the person who keeps everything moving, we’d love to connect.