Process Installation Project Manager

 

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Onsite – Louisville, KY
Level: Senior Manager
Client Facing: Yes

About PAC Group:

At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.

Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Role Purpose:

Lead the full installation supervision team and be accountable for safe, on-time and on-budget installation of cell manufacturing equipment. Act as the single point of contact on site for the client, the EPC/general contractor and the equipment OEMs. The role sits within a 340–350-person team supervising the installation of calendering, slitting, winding, cell assembly and de-dusting equipment at a giga battery cell plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the installation execution plan for calendering, slitting, winding, cell assembly and de-dusting lines, from equipment receipt to mechanical completion and handover to commissioning.
• Lead area managers, discipline supervisors and the scheduling, materials, quality and controls functions; set up the site organization and mobilization plan for 340–350 people.
• Interface daily with the client, EPC/GC, building trades and OEM vendor teams (often Korean, Chinese or Japanese); chair progress, coordination and interface meetings.
• Drive the safety culture with the HSE lead: OSHA compliance, NFPA 70E for energized work, lifting and rigging plans, permit to work and LOTO.
• Manage the interface with building readiness: dry room completion, foundations and floor flatness for heavy calenders, and availability of utilities (power, compressed air, chilled water, exhaust).
• Control scope, cost and schedule with the controls team; approve change orders, monthly reports and forecasts.
• Manage risk and escalation: late equipment deliveries, damaged crates, vendor manpower gaps, labor productivity and union jurisdiction issues.
• Ensure turnover packages, punch list closure and readiness for SAT and pre-commissioning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering.
• 15+ years in industrial projects, including 5+ years as Project Manager on process equipment installation in a greenfield plant.
• Battery gigafactory experience, ideally covering electrode and cell assembly areas (semiconductor, display or automotive plant installation considered).
• Proven leadership of teams of 200+ people on a single site.
• Working knowledge of US contracting, OSHA regulations and union labor environments.
• OSHA 30 certification (or completion before mobilization).
• Fluent English.

Bonus Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience managing OEM vendor teams from Asia on US projects.

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.