Junior Project Manager

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Engineering Team continues to be one of the best in the industry. If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API , we'd love to talk to you about our Junior Project Manager!

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What We Offer You:

• Opportunity to learn from and contribute to a premier, global engineering team!
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!
• Pay range Min: $60,000- Max: $70,000

What You Will Do:

The Junior Project Manager acts as a project coordinator to support and act as a key liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders, assisting Project Managers in the coordination of technical documentation, production expediting, compliance activities, and customer communications. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, technical acumen, and a collaborative mindset

Document Control & Customer Approvals
Manage and track customer approval documents (P&IDs, GAs, data sheets, ITPs, etc.)
Coordinate document submissions, revisions, and resubmittals to meet contract schedules
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables

Production & Shop Expediting Support
Serve as the primary liaison between Project Management and manufacturing teams
Monitor production milestones, material readiness, and fabrication progress
Coordinate daily with shop expeditors to identify and mitigate delays

Inspection Coordination
Schedule and coordinate witness and hold-point inspections with customers, third-party inspectors, and internal QA teams
Ensure documentation, inspection readiness, and test packages are prepared in advance
Track inspection outcomes and manage any follow-up actions or NCRs

Customer-Facing Communication
Provide regular project updates to customers on documentation, manufacturing, and shipment status
Support Project Managers during client meetings and conference calls
Manage follow-up items and maintain professional communication standards

Foreign Registration & Compliance Support
Assist with submission and tracking of foreign registration documents (CRN, GOST, PED, etc.)
Coordinate with engineering and compliance teams to ensure adherence to international standards

Project Support & Administration
Assist Project Managers with day-to-day activities including schedule updates, risk tracking, and action item follow-up
Maintain project files, reports, and customer dashboards as required
Contribute to internal process improvements and cross-functional collaboration

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business, or technical field
• 13 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• ERP/CRM experience preferred
• Familiarity with technical drawings, inspection processes, or pressure equipment codes is a plus
  

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