Reliability Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager

LEAD Technical

Job Title: Project Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Rockledge, FL

Summary:

LEAD Technical is currently looking for a Project Manager for our client in the Rockledge area. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the plant’s strategic direction through engineered solutions and effective project execution. This is a DIRECT HIRE role that is available immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Lead plant projects with a focus on equipment reliability, maintainability, safety, and uptime
• Manage projects end-to-end: scope, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, execution, and closeout
• Partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to ensure projects support long-term asset performance
• Specify and evaluate equipment, materials, and contractors with lifecycle cost and maintainability in mind
• Develop capital requests, budgets, schedules, and leadership presentations
• Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution
• Ensure smooth project handoff to Maintenance, including documentation, training, and spare parts alignment
• Support safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout all project phases
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and reliability risks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent project experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience leading equipment-focused projects in coordination with Maintenance teams
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, installations, and plant operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with CAD and Microsoft Office tools
• Maintenance or Reliability Engineering background
• Experience with asset lifecycle management, equipment upgrades, or reliability improvements
• Vendor and contractor management experience in an industrial setting
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and quality standards

Company Description

LEAD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Company Description

LEAD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. \r\n\r\nLEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.