Estimator & Project Manager, Custom Fabrication

Laborup; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k) Matching

PTO

Paid Holidays

Bereavement/Jury Leave

Flexible Scheduling

On-site Fitness

Job summary

Laborup is seeking an Estimator / Project Manager to own custom fabrication projects from customer request through final delivery at our Oak Ridge, TN facility. This role operates in a true high-mix, low-volume job shop environment, coordinating machining, welding, electrical, and assembly while maintaining ownership throughout the project lifecycle.

You will interact with engineering, purchasing, vendors, and skilled trades, serving as the main point of contact for customers and guiding

Qualifications

• Manufacturing background in a production/assembly setting.
• Proven ability to manage projects, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Strong communication with customers via phone and email; ownership of follow-ups.
• Excellent organizational skills to juggle multiple active projects.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specs.
• Good technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and inspection tools.
• Strong problem-solving to adapt to changes in drawings, materials, or priorities.
• Effective shop-floor communication with machinists, welders, and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from initial request through delivery.
• Develop labor, material, and lead-time estimates for incoming projects.
• Plan project flow through machining, welding, electrical, assembly, and outside processes.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned customers on pricing, schedules, and changes.
• Coordinate with machinists, welders, technicians, and engineers to keep jobs moving.
• Manage timelines and shop workflow across multiple jobs with different priorities.
• Coordinate with purchasing/vendors for pricing and lead times.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Address vendor delays, material issues, and evolving customer requirements.
• Provide updates in daily production meetings on status and bottlenecks.
• Assist with dimensional inspection and technical project needs when required.

Skills

Manufacturing Background

Project Management

Customer Communication

Organization

Blueprint Reading

Technical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Shop-Floor Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent manufacturing experience considered

Tools

CAD Software

GD&T Knowledge

Job description

Laborup is seeking an Estimator / Project Manager to own custom fabrication projects from customer request through final delivery at our Oak Ridge, TN facility. This role operates in a true high-mix, low-volume job shop environment, coordinating machining, welding, electrical, and assembly while maintaining ownership throughout the project lifecycle.

You will interact with engineering, purchasing, vendors, and skilled trades, serving as the main point of contact for customers and guiding