Head of Engineering and Project Management in North Tonawanda, New York

Location

North Tonawanda, New York

Job Type

Contractor

Salary

$90,000 – $125,000/yr

Company

StaffBuffalo

Project Manager Are you a hands‑on Project Manager who thrives on keeping complex projects on track, on budget, and moving forward? Do you enjoy working cross‑functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams to ensure successful project delivery from start to finish? If you’re someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and isn’t afraid to step in and solve problems to keep things moving, this could be an excellent opportunity. A growing manufacturing organization in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Project Manager to oversee custom equipment orders from initiation through delivery and final payment. This role offers a competitive salary of $90,000–$125,000, depending on experience, and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing timelines, driving accountability, and ensuring customer expectations are met. This is a highly visible role responsible for coordinating across multiple departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The ideal Project Manager is analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable leading communication between internal teams and external customers. This is an in‑person, on‑site role in the Northtowns of Western New York. Responsibilities Plan, organize, and manage all phases of projects from order through delivery and closeout Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders Lead regular project meetings and communicate progress, risks, and updates Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track Initiate milestone billing and support financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance Maintain project trackers, open issues logs, and reporting documentation Support contract review, order acceptance, and project kickoff processes Drive project closeout activities and lead lessons learned discussions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution and processes Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule, cost, and delivery Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience managing build‑to‑order or engineered equipment projects strongly preferred Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and financial trackingAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is a plus Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary ranging from $90,000–$125,000, depending on experience Opportunity to work with a growing manufacturing organization Collaborative, team‑oriented environment Exposure to complex, custom‑engineered projects Long‑term career growth opportunities StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service. #J-18808-Ljbffr