Project Manager

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting seeks a seasoned Project Manager for complex manufacturing and construction projects in Michigan. You will lead cross-functional teams and serve as the primary liaison with customers to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Responsibilities include planning turnkey projects, managing budgets and schedules, reviewing bids, reading blueprints, and coordinating with engineering, production, and sales to meet specifications and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management required.
• PMI certification preferred.
• Minimum six years of project management experience in manufacturing/construction.
• Experience with steel fabrication or related field.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with assigned customers as main contact.
• Plan and execute turnkey projects with cross-functional teams.
• Develop project schedules, track progress and address delays.
• Create and manage budgets, monitor costs, and review quotes.
• Read blueprints and interpret drawings for fabrication.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Read blueprints

Cost estimation

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/PM

PMI certification

Tools

Global Shop Solutions

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing or construction industry experience is required.

Job Duties:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customers, serving as their primary point of contact throughout each project.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete turnkey projects while coordinating with Miller’s 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.

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.