Project Manager I

At CECO Environmental, we’re a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Compass Water Solutions plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Project Manager I is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional projects of low to moderate complexity under general direction. The position supports the successful delivery of projects by managing schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications. The Project Manager I works closely with business leaders, functional teams, and customers to ensure project objectives are achieved within established timelines and budget parameters.

This role may oversee multiple projects concurrently while developing expertise in project management methodologies, stakeholder management, and organizational processes.

This role will be onsite in Tustin, California.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Assists in defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with project stakeholders.• Facilitates project planning activities and requirements-gathering discussions.• Develops and maintains project schedules, resource plans, and project documentation.• Tracks project progress against established plans, milestones, and deliverables.• Identifies, documents, and escalates project risks, issues, and scope changes.• Coordinates activities among cross-functional project team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.• Monitors project budgets and actual expenditures against approved estimates.• Maintains project dashboards, schedules, and status reports.• Communicates project status, risks, issues, and milestones to project stakeholders and management.• Facilitates project meetings and documents key decisions and action items.• Supports project implementation activities and transition-to-operations planning as required.• Ensures project documentation is maintained in accordance with company standards.• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives related to project management tools, processes, and best practices.• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Minimum of 1-3 years of project coordination, project management, operations, or related business experience.• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and stakeholders.• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.• Experience working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Licensing/Certifications:

• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) preferred.

• PMI certification strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel may be required based on project or business needs.

ADA Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent sitting, typing, and computer use.• Occasional standing and walking.• Frequent verbal and written communication.• Ability to view computer screens and read project documentation.• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally.• Compliance with company attendance standards.

The position is primarily performed in an office or professional workplace environment.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work primarily involves sitting, although occasional walking and standing may be required.

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.  

ABOUT US 

CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO. 

ABOUT CECO 

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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