Project Management Specialist

Pay Rate: $38/hr on W2

Terms of Employment:
W2, Contract
6 Months
100% onsite in Turtle Creek, PA

Overview & Key Responsibilities:
Join our client s Rush Power Gem division as an Aftermarket Project Manager in Turtle Creek, PA. We are seeking a self-driven and accountable professional to manage moderate to complex aftermarket repair projects for power generation equipment, ensuring they align with the value proposition, schedule, and budget. This hands-on role requires you to work on-site, driving project execution, managing schedules, and acting as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams. If you have a background in heavy industrial settings and are looking for a collaborative role with long-term potential, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Key responsibilities include:
Manage the entire project lifecycle from the planning stage through to completion of all contractual delivery obligations and project close-out.
Drive the execution of aftermarket repair projects.
Monitor, coordinate, and expedite all internal processes for the procurement of project materials and services, including identifying suppliers for replacement materials.
Coordinate all communications between the customer and the company in a timely manner.
Identify risks and opportunities and develop plans for mitigation and enhancement.
Regularly review project performance and report any significant issues of concern to senior management.
Report major project KPIs to leadership, such as on-time delivery, actual revenue versus planned revenue, and project margin.
Monitor and track project milestones to ensure on-time invoicing.
Effectively negotiate and record customer project variations, ensuring internal departments are notified.
Ensure final project reports and workbooks are completed on time and in full.
Work in a hybrid environment, splitting time between a project management office and the shop floor as needed.

Required Qualifications:
2-5 years of related project management experience.
Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience in a general manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.
Must be self-driven, self-aware, accountable, and not afraid to ask for support.
Ability to work on-site five days a week in Turtle Creek, PA.
A background that is not from the IT project management segment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with power generation or repair projects is a plus but not required.
Experience in sourcing or identifying suppliers for materials.