Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Daniels Health•Chicago, IL

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we've never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry - HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries. In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going... Lead the end-to-end management of new medical waste treatment facility deployments and major retrofit projects, serving as the central link between engineering, property, compliance, and regulatory teams. This role ensures strategic expansion and modernization initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory standards. The position requires expertise in large-scale project management, construction coordination, and industrial facility operations, balancing business continuity with infrastructure transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in project management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
PMP certification (preferred) and 5+ years' experience in industrial construction or capital project management.
Proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in regulated environments.
Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, contract negotiation and cross-functional coordination.
Competence in compliance management, risk assessment, and change control processes.
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership abilities.
Hybrid role involving plant visits, remote collaboration, and travel as required

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed project plans for greenfield and retrofit medical waste facilities across multiple business units.
Coordinate activities among internal engineering, property, and compliance teams as well as external architects, contractors, and mechanical engineers.
Define project timelines, budgets, milestones, and resource allocations while tracking critical paths using project management software.
Facilitate stakeholder communication, risk management, and change control processes to maintain alignment and mitigate delays.
Lead all phases of greenfield projects from site handover to operational readiness.
Oversee permitting, regulatory approvals, contractor selection, and vendor management.
Manage design integration, construction progress, and quality control, ensuring operational requirements are met.
Coordinate Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, and final handover to operations.
Plan and execute retrofit projects that enhance facility performance while maintaining operations.
Develop phased implementation strategies, supervise equipment installation and commissioning, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.
Oversee contractor performance and ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and safety requirements.
Act as liaison with regulatory agencies, ensuring all permitting, inspection, and approval processes are met.
Maintain full compliance with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and state environmental standards.
Manage documentation for environmental assessments, regulatory submissions, and legal reviews.
Lead communication across engineering, operations, and finance.
Track budgets, expenditures, and capital forecasts in collaboration with finance teams.
Oversee vendor contracts, procurement schedules, and cost-benefit analyses to optimize ROI.
Manage customer and internal communication during project transitions.