Experienced Project Manager Professional with a strong engineering foundation seeking a challenging role where I can lead cross-functional teams, drive results through effective planning, communication, and technical problem-solving
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Sloan Valve Company
Franklin Park
10.2020 - Current
Lead end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including chrome flushometers and commercial restroom systems.
Manage 5–10 simultaneous projects with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external vendors.
Develop and monitor detailed project charters, schedules (MS Project), and status dashboards to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Lead daily standups, engineering reviews, and pre/post Gate 5/6 meetings to track deliverables and resolve roadblocks.
Implement risk management plans, ensuring mitigation actions for scope, timing, and cost challenges.
Partner with regulatory, sales, and marketing teams to ensure alignment across product lifecycle.
Coordinate ERP (SAP) project inputs for engineering change notices, cost tracking, and production readiness.
Project Manager (Contract)
Kustom Seating N.A.
Bellwood
08.2019 - 10.2020
Oversaw the design and manufacturing of custom seating systems for transportation and entertainment venues.
Defined contract activities, schedule milestones, and deliverables across engineering, procurement, and fabrication.
Mitigated supply chain risks, led root cause sessions, and maintained cost controls under tight delivery windows.
Conducted customer-facing meetings and prepared formal project updates for executive reviews.
Project Manager
Grundfos
Aurora
04.2016 - 05.2019
Managed design and build of engineered water pump systems for municipal, industrial, and commercial clients.
Reviewed customer specifications and translated requirements into technical BOMs.
Led kick-off meetings and guided engineering through pump sizing, component selection, and testing.
Tracked KPIs on customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and cost performance.
Partnered with sales engineers to prepare RFQs, client presentations, and project estimates.
Project Engineer
BakerCorp
Alsip
04.2014 - 04.2016
Managed pump builds, upgrades, and validation testing across fleet equipment for industrial and environmental clients.
Performed field support and remote technical consultation for setup, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Provided hydraulic system calculations and recommendations for site-specific applications.
Interfaced with purchasing on vendor selection, lead time tracking, and spec documentation.
Authored maintenance manuals, service guides, and troubleshooting documentation.
Project Engineer
Concentric AB
Rockford
05.2012 - 08.2014
Led $3M+ engineering projects for North American OEM clients in powertrain components.
Designed and validated fuel, oil, and water pumps using CAD, CFD, and thermal analysis.
Supported new business acquisition with quotation support, prototypes, and feasibility studies.