Lead Project Manager, Custom Fabrication & Installations

International Erosion Control Association; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom fabrication projects from engineering through installation inside our manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with design, purchasing, and production teams while tracking daily shop progress.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with millwork, fixtures, or architectural interiors, plus strong material takeoff, purchasing, and production coordination to keep multiple projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing custom fabrication or architectural millwork projects through installation.
• Experience in fabrication shops, millwork, exhibit houses, or retail fixtures is a plus.
• Strong manufacturing workflow knowledge and production coordination skills.
• Ability to perform material takeoffs from architectural drawings and shop drawings.
• Experience purchasing and managing materials for fabrication projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate fabrication schedules with production teams.
• Capability to prioritize multiple fast-moving projects and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Own the project from drawing approval to installation, including eng review, procurement, scheduling, fabrication, logistics and closeout.
• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities on-site with the fabrication team and shop supervisors.
• Perform material takeoffs and manage procurement of lumber, hardware, metals, acrylics, and finishes while tracking budgets.
• Track long-lead materials from purchase through receipt and inventory to support production.
• Develop realistic fabrication schedules with production leadership to meet installation dates.
• Serve as primary contact with clients, designers, engineers and internal teams; manage changes and risks.
• Coordinate shipping, field labor, installers, site readiness, punch lists, and project completion.
• Manage submittals, change orders, purchase orders, budgets and documentation for projects.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint interpretation

Material takeoffs

Purchasing & procurement

Production scheduling

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gilbert is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom fabrication projects from engineering through installation inside our manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with design, purchasing, and production teams while tracking daily shop progress.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with millwork, fixtures, or architectural interiors, plus strong material takeoff, purchasing, and production coordination to keep multiple projects on schedule.