Project Manager

Monroechamber; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest fabrication company in Kenosha, WI seeks a hands-on Project Manager / Detailer / Estimator to own projects from quote through production. You will interpret drawings, build BOMs, compute estimates, and drive shop-floor workflow with direct access to ownership.

The role blends technical detailing, customer management, and production coordination in a job shop setting, with mentorship from an industry expert and a stable, repeat-customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a job shop or custom fabrication environment.
• Strong detailing and drawing interpretation skills.
• Hands-on BOM creation, takeoffs and quoting/estimating.
• Familiarity with structural steel components (plate, beams, angle, etc.).
• CAD experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Advanced Steel or ProNest.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while staying connected to the shop floor.
• Experience in small-to-mid-size fabrication businesses preferred.
• ERP exposure (JobBOSS or similar) preferred.
• Background managing repeat fabrication products or assemblies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for customer accounts and project execution.
• Interpret drawings and develop detailed fabrication packages.
• Build Bills of Materials (BOMs) and perform material takeoffs.
• Generate quotes and cost estimates.
• Track jobs through burn table operations, fabrication & welding and shop floor workflow.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and collaborate with customers on solutions.
• Support production coordination and material planning.

Skills

Job shop experience

Fabrication experience

Detailing

Drawing interpretation

BOM creation

Estimating

Shop floor coordination

Project management

Multi-project management

ERP exposure

JobBOSS

CAD experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Advanced Steel

ProNest

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager Wage: Based on Experience

We’re partnering with a long-standing Midwest fabrication company (100+ years in operation) to identify a hands-on Project Manager / Detailer / Estimator. This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of customer management, technical detailing, and shop execution. This opportunity in Kenosha, WI is ideal for someone who thrives in a job shop environment and enjoys owning projects from concept through production.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for customer accounts and project execution
• Interpret drawings and develop detailed fabrication packages
• Build Bills of Materials (BOMs) and perform material takeoffs
• Generate quotes and cost estimates
• Track jobs through burn table operations, fabrication & welding and shop floor workflow
• Identify drawing discrepancies and collaborate with customers on solutions
• Support production coordination and material planning

Requirements for Project Manager

• Experience in a job shop or custom fabrication environment
• Strong detailing and drawing interpretation skills
• Hands-on experience with BOM creation, takeoffs and quoting / estimating
• Familiarity with structural steel components (plate, beams, angle, etc.)
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, ProNest, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple projects while staying connected to the shop floor
• Experience in small-to-mid-size fabrication businesses preferred
• ERP exposure (JobBOSS or similar) preferred
• Background managing repeat fabrication products or assemblies is a plus

Why This Role Stands Out

• High visibility and direct access to ownership
• Opportunity to own projects from quote through completion
• Blend of technical, customer-facing, and production-facing work
• Strong mentorship from a 26-year tenured industry expert
• Stable company with decades of repeat customers and consistent work

Who This Fits Best

• Project Managers or Detailers from steel fabrication / plate shop environments
• Estimators with strong technical + shop knowledge crossover
• Individuals who enjoy balancing office work with shop floor engagement
• Hands-on professionals who value accountability, ownership, and problem-solving