Project Manager

$65,000 to $75,000 • Direct PlacementProfessional

Queensbury, NY

Branch: Albany NY

Job ID: 25-29389

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Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Queensbury, NY
Reports To: Operations Manager / Director of Projects
Employment Type: Full-Time


Position Summary:
A leading manufacturer is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of customer projects from order through delivery. This role involves coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure timely and successful project execution, while maintaining the highest standards in quality, communication, and compliance.
The ideal candidate has a solid background in manufacturing or engineering project management, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative, solution-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Material Procurement & Tracking:
    Manage the purchasing and timely tracking of raw materials, with a focus on supplier lead times and inventory requirements to meet project deadlines.
  • Customer & Internal Communication:
    Create and distribute project documentation, schedules, and updates to external customers and internal departments including engineering, production, and logistics.
  • Logistics & Shipping Coordination:
    Oversee and coordinate all logistics related to the shipping of projects, ensuring proper documentation, carrier scheduling, and on-time delivery.
  • Project Planning & Risk Mitigation:
    Proactively identify potential risks or barriers to project completion. Communicate issues promptly and escalate to management when needed to keep the project on track.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with engineering, production, finance, and quality teams to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and company policies such as revenue recognition, inventory control, and accounting standards.
  • Supplier Relationship Management:
    Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on delivery schedules, product quality, and service issues, ensuring materials and services meet project specifications and timelines.
  • Technical Review & Compliance:
    Analyze project specifications and technical drawings to confirm compliance with customer requirements. Coordinate submittals, approvals, and change orders with engineering teams.
  • Commercial & Contractual Awareness:
    Review purchase order terms and conditions to understand commercial obligations and ensure all project deliverables are within scope.
  • Production Alignment:
    Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Production Manager to validate production timelines, ensuring that internal manufacturing milestones align with customer expectations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, production planning, and logistics coordination.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer interaction.
  • Proficiency with project management tools and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Project, SAP, NetSuite, etc.).
  • PMP certification is a plus but not required.


Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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