Project Manager Specialist III

Are you an expert at navigating complex projects from "Concept to Commissioning"? Blentech Corporation, a world leader in custom food processing technology, is seeking a Project Manager Specialist III
. At Blentech, we don't just build machines; we build high-performance systems for the world's most recognizable food brands. We need a seasoned leader who can manage high-value projects with precision, ensuring that our systems are delivered on time, on budget, and beyond customer expectations.

The Role: The Engine of Project Success
As a Level III Project Manager, you will handle our most complex, large-scale accounts. You are the driving force for your projects, managing the delicate balance between engineering specifications, manufacturing timelines, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Ownership:
  Lead projects from the initial hand-off from Sales through design, fabrication, testing (FAT), and final installation at the customer site.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for global customers, providing clear updates and managing expectations throughout the build cycle.
• Financial Stewardship:
  Manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure profitability while identifying and mitigating risks early.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Drive collaboration between Mechanical Engineering, Automation, and the Fabrication shop to maintain a "pace-setting" schedule.
• Complex Logistics:
  Coordinate the shipping and installation of massive systems that often require specialized transport and 3-6 semi-trucks per delivery.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience:
  
  7-10+ years of project management experience in an industrial manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Education:
  
  BS in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Technical Savvy:
  While you aren't the lead designer, you must be comfortable reading CAD drawings and understanding the mechanics of motors, heat transfer, and stainless-steel fabrication.
• Certifications:
  
  PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
• Communication:
  Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills. You can hold your own in a boardroom and on the factory floor.
• Adaptability:
  Flexibility is a core Blentech value. You thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift at a moment's notice.

Blentech Offers:

• Paid Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee are 100% company-paid.
• Security: 401(k) with a 4% company match and a stable, 35-year history of success.
• Growth:
  Opportunities to travel to customer sites and oversee the startup of cutting-edge food processing facilities.

Compensation & Schedule (DOE)

• Pay Range: $107,800 - $119,900
• Schedule: Full-Time, on-site in Santa Rosa, CA.
• Perks: Generous PTO accrual, boot allowance (for shop time), and a collaborative professional culture.

If you have the experience and the drive to lead our most significant projects, please send your resume along with a project portfolio or a summary of complex projects you have successfully managed.
This is an on-site position. Candidates must be within driving distance of our Santa Rosa office.
We are not accepting recruiters or international applications.