Millwright Project Manager

Yale Mechanical; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Ongoing training and safety programs

Job summary

Yale Mechanical seeks a Millwright Project Manager to lead industrial equipment projects from concept to completion. You will build client relationships, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate across teams to deliver high-quality results.

The role blends hands-on millwright expertise with project management and business development, with opportunities to grow existing and new business. Ideal candidates have hands-on millwright experience, strong customer orientation, and at least three

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial or production facility equipment installation, repair, modification, relocation.
• Proven success managing industrial projects with budget, timeline, and resource control.
• Strong customer-facing skills and ability to network and communicate effectively.
• Experience with project estimation and sales processes.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive a team-based approach.
• Familiarity with CRM, estimating, and project financial management tools.
• Working knowledge of contract review; AIA documents preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum three years of relevant experience.
• PM certifications (PMP, PgMP, CAPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, solutions-oriented relationships with customers.
• Serve as primary contact for client accounts and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop, prepare, and present estimates and proposals.
• Manage multiple projects with scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate with internal teams on requirements and timelines.
• Monitor project performance, including financials and resources.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on projects and sales opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with high-quality results; support contract review and AIA materials.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Sales & estimating

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM software

Contract review / AIA knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Estimating software

MS Project / PM software

Project financial management tools

Job description

We are seeking a Millwright Project Manager to lead industrial equipment projects from concept through completion while building strong, solutions-driven client relationships. This role combines technical expertise with project management and business development responsibilities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on millwright knowledge, a strong customer orientation, and the ability to manage multiple projects while driving new and existing business growth across a wide-variety of industries. Key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain strong, solutions-oriented relationships with new and existing customers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client accounts, identifying opportunities to expand services and grow business.
• Develop, prepare, and present estimates and proposals using industry knowledge and internal processes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to communicate project requirements, timelines, and customer needs.
• Monitor project performance, including financials, resource allocation, and delivery outcomes.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on current projects and future sales opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Support contract review and documentation, including AIA-related materials as applicable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with industrial or production facility equipment, including installation, repair, modification, and relocation.
• Demonstrated success managing industrial projects, including financial, timeline, and resource management.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to build relationships, network, and communicate effectively.
• Experience with project estimation and a solid understanding of sales processes.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive a team-based approach to project execution.
• Proficiency with software tools for CRM, estimating, project financial management, and project close-out.
• Working knowledge of contract review processes; AIA document experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification preferred.

Physical & Mental Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the following is required:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Frequent walking of job sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Must wear and comply with required PPE for job site safety.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits

This is a salaried, exempt role, paying at an annual gross range between $105K - $125K, depending on experience, plus eligibility to earn incrementally via our incentive programs. Also, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, ancillary programs, such as life and disability, an employer-matched 401K, ongoing training and safety programs.