Project Manager

Gem Care Recruiting & Staffing; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Care Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Project Manager for a heavy industrial fabrication company in Chattanooga, TN. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management within steel and aluminum fabrication. Responsibilities include managing the full project lifecycle from planning to production, ensuring customer satisfaction and quality. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree is highly preferred. Join a reputable company known for its craftsmanship and project management excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within steel and aluminum fabrication/manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, metal cutting, and assembly processes.
• Experience with estimating and project costing.
• Knowledge of BOMs, inventory control, and material planning.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and project specifications.
• Prepare project estimates and quotations.
• Manage projects from planning through production and final shipment.
• Coordinate material flow, inventory, and production scheduling.
• Develop and maintain BOMs and project documentation.
• Monitor timelines, costs, and overall project execution.
• Ensure customer expectations and quality standards are met.

Skills

Project Management in steel and aluminum fabrication

Estimating

Material planning

Customer project management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

Job description

Project Manager – Heavy Industrial Fabrication

Chattanooga, TN

Project Manager needed for a growing custom manufacturing and welding company in the Chattanooga area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced fabrication professional who enjoys managing projects from concept through completion in a hands‑on industrial environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in steel and aluminum fabrication, estimating, material planning, and customer project management. The company specializes in heavy industrial fabrication and is looking for a leader who can work closely with customers, production, and operations to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and project specifications
• Prepare project estimates and quotations
• Manage projects from planning through production and final shipment
• Coordinate material flow, inventory, and production scheduling
• Develop and maintain BOMs and project documentation
• Work closely with fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly teams
• Monitor timelines, costs, and overall project execution
• Ensure customer expectations and quality standards are met

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within steel and aluminum fabrication/manufacturing
• Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, metal cutting, and assembly processes
• Experience with estimating and project costing
• Knowledge of BOMs, inventory control, and material planning
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree highly preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established Chattanooga-area fabrication company with a strong reputation for custom industrial manufacturing and craftsmanship.