Industrial Construction Project Manager

P&E Constructors, LLC; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

P&E Constructors in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee industrial fabrication projects from award through closeout. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, QA, delivery, and client communications to ensure safe, on-schedule, within-budget execution.

The role requires planning, procurement coordination, financial tracking, risk management, and strong stakeholder collaboration to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Business or related field preferred (≤140 chars)
• 3–7 years of project management experience in fabrication, manufacturing, industrial construction, structural steel, pipe fabrication, pressure vessels, process equipment, or related industries
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and customer relationships
• Understanding of fabrication shop operations and manufacturing processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and fabrication tracking software
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar platforms
• PMP certification or progress toward certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), fabrication schedules, and project reporting metrics
• Review project specifications, engineering drawings, customer requirements, and quality standards to define project scope and execution strategy
• Coordinate project handoff from estimating and sales teams through fabrication and delivery
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish communication plans with customers and internal stakeholders
• Monitor project schedules, fabrication milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions when schedule, budget, or quality objectives are impacted
• Manage project closeout activities, including final documentation, customer acceptance, and lessons learned
• Review project estimates and proposals to understand scope, budgets, labor requirements, material costs, and project risks
• Support contract review activities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Establish and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking systems
• Monitor project financial performance, including labor costs, material expenditures, subcontractor costs, invoicing, and revenue recognition
• Process and manage change orders in accordance with customer contracts and company procedures
• Prepare regular project status reports for customers and company leadership
• Coordinate procurement activities to support fabrication schedules and project requirements
• Monitor material deliveries and supplier performance to prevent project delays
• Collaborate with purchasing, inventory, and warehouse personnel to ensure material availability
• Support subcontractor selection, scope development, and performance monitoring
• Assist in resolving material shortages, delivery issues, and supply chain challenges
• Coordinate fabrication activities with shop supervisors, production personnel, and department managers
• Monitor fabrication progress and production schedules to ensure alignment with project milestones
• Track labor productivity, fabrication status, and project performance metrics
• Ensure fabrication work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Coordinate production priorities and communicate schedule updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Support resolution of manufacturing and production issues impacting project execution
• Ensure compliance with company quality programs and customer specifications
• Coordinate project quality documentation, inspections, testing requirements, and customer submittals
• Support development and submission of welding procedure specifications (WPS), inspection reports, and quality records as required
• Promote adherence to company safety policies and fabrication shop safety requirements
• Participate in quality reviews, audits, and corrective action activities
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout project execution
• Conduct regular project review meetings with customers and internal stakeholders
• Provide timely communication regarding project status, schedule updates, and project challenges

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

P&E Constructors in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee industrial fabrication projects from award through closeout. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, QA, delivery, and client communications to ensure safe, on-schedule, within-budget execution.

The role requires planning, procurement coordination, financial tracking, risk management, and strong stakeholder collaboration to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.