Facilities Project Leader - Capital Projects & Improvements

FORT WAYNE METALS in; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching

Quarterly Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fort Wayne Metals is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager-Corporate/Facilities to lead capital and facility-improvement efforts across our campuses. You will coordinate design, construction, and operational changes with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, engineering, and maintenance to optimize space, costs, and efficiency while delivering strategic initiatives that enhance performance and employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, Project Management, Architecture, or related technical field required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training certification required or ability to obtain within a designated time period.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities management, architectural design and project management, construction management, engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management environments
• Experience leading capital projects, facility improvement projects, plant infrastructure initiatives, or manufacturing-related projects preferred.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, consultants, and cross-functional project teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support facility expansions, renovations, remodeling projects, and infrastructure improvements throughout Fort Wayne Metals facilities.
• Coordinate building space allocation and layout of manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office areas to optimize utilization and workflow.
• Create and maintain facility drawings, layouts, and site plans utilizing CAD software and other design tools.
• Coordinate utility infrastructure installations, upgrades, modifications, and facility support systems.
• Develop bid packages, solicit contractor proposals, and assist with contractor selection activities.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, schedules, and quality of work.
• Lead assigned capital, facilities, operational improvement, and strategic business projects ensuring they remain on schedule and within budgets.
• Lead, manage, support, and contribute to projects that improve product quality, customer responsiveness, operational efficiency, and overall business performance and other corporate projects as needed.
• Lead project closeout activities including lessons learned, documentation, and transition to operational ownership.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

CAD proficiency

Facility operations

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Related technical field

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fort Wayne Metals is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager-Corporate/Facilities to lead capital and facility-improvement efforts across our campuses. You will coordinate design, construction, and operational changes with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, engineering, and maintenance to optimize space, costs, and efficiency while delivering strategic initiatives that enhance performance and employee