Manufacturing Project Manager - Turnkey Ops & Customer Lead

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Project Manager with manufacturing or construction experience to lead turnkey projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate with engineering, production, and sales teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure customer specifications and delivery commitments are met.

Required are a engineering/PM degree with PMI certification preferred, 6+ years PM experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management required; PMI certification preferred.
• At least six years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction, preferably with a small or midsize business in structural steel fabrication, building, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication processes and oversight of fabrication work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using an ERP system; Global Shop Solutions experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with assigned customers as primary contact.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete turnkey projects while coordinating with management, engineering, production, and sales teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, track progress, and address potential delays or other issues.
• Create and manage project budgets, monitor costs, and participate in cost reviews and reduction efforts.
• Request, evaluate, and select subcontractor quotes.
• Review bid documents with the estimating team to help ensure quotes are accurate and submitted on time.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for new opportunities and project change orders.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify risks, and develop contingency plans.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure products meet customer specifications and delivery commitments.
• Prepare and present project updates, proposals, requirements documents, and progress reports.
• Read and interpret blueprints and contract drawings, applying knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs for non-core opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Project coordination

MS Office

ERP experience

Fabrication knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or PM

PMI certification

Tools

Global Shop Solutions

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Project Manager with manufacturing or construction experience to lead turnkey projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate with engineering, production, and sales teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure customer specifications and delivery commitments are met.

Required are a engineering/PM degree with PMI certification preferred, 6+ years PM experience, and strong communication skills.