Project Manager - Industrial - Ethanol

Whitefox•Des Moines, IA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Whitefox Technologies is hiring a Project Manager to lead safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of membrane technology projects for ethanol producers. The role is remote from the Midwest USA and is part of a small, agile team. The Project Manager reports to the Head of Execution and works closely with customers and commercial, engineering, customer support, and operations teams. The position requires a structured, hands-on project leader with an engineering foundation, financial awareness, and experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects in an industrial environment. The role includes customer site activities and approximately 40% travel. Hours vary based on project needs.

Requirements

University degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience within an industrial environment.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management software, and MRP systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects, budgets, and cost controls while meeting demanding deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative, with clear ownership and accountability for results.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Business ByDesign.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of assigned customer and internal projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Build and maintain project execution plans, including task lists, schedules, and resource loading.
Serve as the primary Whitefox point of contact for customers during project execution and provide a consistent, positive client experience.
Identify and manage project risks, including developing mitigation and contingency plans.
Coordinate cross-functional project teams and keep them aligned with project objectives.
Monitor budgets, track costs and report variances, and track invoicing, payments, equipment receipts, and project documentation.
Maintain accurate project records in SAP Business ByDesign and issue regular status reports to internal stakeholders and customers.
Support customer site activities as required, ensuring safe and effective on-site execution.
Perform other related duties as assigned.