Project Planning Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members.  Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development. In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.

Infiltrator Water Technologies has been a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry for over 35 years. Infiltrator manufactures a full line of innovative products for decentralized wastewater treatment. Our decentralized wastewater solutions include environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic system components as well as advanced wastewater treatment units and combined treatment and dispersal systems. We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems.

Our Walker, LA facility is seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Projects Leader to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of custom-engineered projects in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of ETO processes, from concept through delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead teams across project management, project planning, and project engineering to deliver ETO projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary technical and project liaison with customers, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Management: Manage engineering changes and scope adjustments, balancing customer needs with internal capabilities and cost implications so that customer expectations are aligned and satisfaction is achieved.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Design Involvement: Ensure customer needs are met throughout collaborative activities with systems and fabrication engineering, operations, and sales to ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and manufacturability.
• Cost Control: Monitor project budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Process improvements: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the ETO process to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, margin analysis, and performance metrics.
  

The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, PMP preferred, 7+ years of experience in engineering project management in a manufacturing environment.

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