Project Manager II

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Kirk & Blum plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Project Manager II, or PMII, is responsible for leading a team of professionals in completing projects by an established deadline to uphold business initiatives. This position oversees and manages activities associated with the design and supply of industrial equipment and system projects. This position will interact with the customer and project team to ensure that the planning, scheduling, and coordination of resources are in alignment with budget, scope and timeline for a successful project.

Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Leverage demonstrated experience and success at project planning, controlling and closing, effective stakeholder management and consensus building; requires full lifecycle project management/oversight experience.
• Reviews contracts to ensure compliance and protects company interests.
• Gathers all project related documents including proposals, customer requirements, equipment selection information, and in-house specifications.
• Assembles project team for review, coordination, and execution of project requirements.
• Develops, adjusts, and manages project schedules and timelines based on contract requirements and project progress to ensure achievement of desired outcomes.
• Serves as single point of project contact for external and internal Customers; assists with developing, facilitating, and controlling project communications.
• Disseminates all project related information to appropriate team members.
• Facilitates development of project charters, business cases, and other relevant project-related documents associated with milestones and deliverables.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining issues and risk logs, along with facilitating issue resolution and risk mitigation, with escalation when appropriate.
• Coordinates verification and release of all project deliverables.
• Manages execution of all project scope changes by effectively utilizing project management change processes.
• Assists with resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing at all project phases including post-installation.
• Monitors the project budget and provides feedback to appropriate personnel for excessive variations. Forecasts all project-related costs and expenditures.
• Process project-related invoices, follow up to ensure appropriate payment, and reconcile accordingly.
• Prepares requisitions for all purchased items and services.
• Prepare all project reports for external and internal Customers including monthly percent complete reports for accounting.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of project management experience in an original equipment design and manufacturing environment, preferably OEM Manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial equipment engineering, design, and fabrication a plus.
• Experience working with project scheduling and ERP software (preferably Microsoft Project and D365).
• Knowledge of general contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents (blueprints, Process Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs), specifications, data sheets, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple, complex projects with competing priorities.
• Strong client management skills with the ability to establish, build, and maintain relationships. Effective time management and logical decision-making ability; ability to work well under pressure.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
  
  

Travel

• Travel required up to 30% to support customer meetings, project reviews and supplier/vendor visits as needed.
  
  

ADA Requirements (For U.S. Positions Only)

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.
  
  

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

We Offer

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

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CECO’s Commitment to Our People

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.

About Ceco

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us .

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