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.

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

Pay Range

$120,000 - $140,000 USD