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Project Manager

Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright

Operations
Summerville, SC, USA
USD 99k-143k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 29, 2026

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Summerville SC location.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in CW-SAS supporting customer deliverables. Responsible for the performance of mid-sized projects or a definite portion of a larger program. You will develop and control schedule and budget on assigned projects, as well as being designated as the point of contact for customer communications, meetings and questions. This position requires interaction with engineering, manufacturing, project management office, planning, quality assurance, contacts and finance to address all project actions.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary: $99,000 – $143,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

  • Ensure projects meet delivery and financial requirement

  • Participates in the order capture process by providing proposals and master schedule input

  • Facilitate numerous meetings with clients and company personnel during the order execution process

  • Monitor and maintain the master project schedule, initiating and facilitating corrective action to maintain delivery and cost objectives

  • Act as company focal point for all communications, questions and issues requiring action on assigned projects

  • Work with and monitor other company functions in a matrix reporting relationship to ensure compliance with all client and company requirements

  • Drive project review and shipment meetings with company management

  • Elevate barriers to successful project execution as necessary

  • Operate with a high level of expertise to plan, facilitate and coordinate the order execution process for engineering studies Revamp projects, and/or production of new equipment, to ensure that client orders are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget parameters

What you Bring:

  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

  • 3 - 7 years of experience in similar project management role

  • Must possess comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts, practices and procedures, and schedule management tools (i.e. MS Project or equivalent)

  • PMP certification is an asset

  • Strong analytical and financial skills

  • Ability to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action

  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity/low mix product line

  • Possess negotiation skills and commercial experience for management of contract scope changes directly with client

  • In-depth knowledge of process analysis, standardization, continuous improvement, lean, six sigma and operational excellence program.

  • Prior experience with Defense contracts is an asset

  • Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills

Travel:

5% - 15% per year dependent upon projects assigned

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Steam & Air Solutions (SAS), a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, designs, manufactures, tests and provides - Navy steam turbines and steam valves, nuclear steam turbines, and aftermarket steam parts, upgrades, and overhauls.

Located in Summerville SC, this brand new state-of-the-art facility is approximately 134,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing in relations to machining, welding, assembly and quality inspections.

To learn more, please visit us: Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.