Daniels Health · 2 months ago
Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expDaniels Health is committed to transforming healthcare through innovative solutions in medical waste management. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead the deployment of medical waste treatment facilities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in project management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
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
Preferred
PMP certification
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Benefits
Other applicable incentive compensation plans
Company
Daniels Health
MAKING HEALTHCARE SAFER The philosophy that guides Daniels - striving to make a safer environment for everyone involved in healthcare.
501-1000 employees
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