Project Manager

Bring complex, one-of-a-kind projects from concept to installation.

This is a remote position. We are seeking candidates based in Michigan or Indiana, with travel required as needed to support projects.

At Vortex, our projects combine design, construction, technical expertise, and creativity to create aquatic play environments enjoyed by communities around the world. We’re looking for a Project Manager who enjoys coordinating complex projects, working with multiple stakeholders, solving problems, and seeing projects move from an idea on paper to a completed installation.

Working alongside designers, technical drafters, engineers, sales professionals, contractors, and customers, you’ll help keep projects moving from the bidding stage through execution and installation. You’ll coordinate requirements, timelines, information, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed successfully, on time, and to Vortex quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate projects from the bidding and planning stages through execution and installation.
• Review project requirements, drawings, specifications, and customer expectations to identify project needs and potential challenges.
• Work with internal technical teams to assess project feasibility, product modifications, and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate project deliverables, timelines, documentation, and key milestones.
• Manage the flow of information between customers, Sales, Engineering, Design, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Meet with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and customers to coordinate project requirements and resolve issues.
• Support customers and contractors throughout project execution, working with internal technical experts when needed.
• Prepare and review project documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and help develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on customer service, quality, and deadlines.
• Travel to project sites as required to support project execution and installation.

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of project management experience , ideally within construction, manufacturing, architecture, design, or a related project-based environment.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, construction, civil, or technical drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work directly with customers, contractors, architects, and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working with technical information and collaborating with engineering and design teams.
• A degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related field is an asset; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience with CAD or technical drawing software is an asset.
• PMP certification and aquatic industry experience are assets.
• Ability to travel to project sites when required.

At Vortex, innovation, collaboration, and fun are at the heart of what we do. Our products bring people together through play in communities around the world.

We offer a collaborative and creative workplace, health and dental benefits, 401(k) matching, a bonus program, company-paid training and education reimbursement, telemedicine, an Employee Assistance Program, personalized onboarding and more.