Project Manager

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a motivated Project Manager to coordinate multi‑discipline manufacturing projects in a fast‑paced environment. The role focuses on on‑site leadership, schedule tracking, and cross‑functional communication to meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2–7 years in project management or related fields within manufacturing, engineering, or construction, with proficiency in Smartsheet, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of project management or related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, or engineer-to-order environments.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced settings.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Smartsheet or similar PM software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple custom manufacturing projects with daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Coordinate from engineering review through production and shipment.
• Track milestones, timelines, and deliverables to meet customer commitments.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and workflow disruptions.
• Maintain project schedules and provide status updates across departments.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production, shipping, and sales teams.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing coordination

Engineering support

Construction management

Multi-project management

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Project Manager

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Company Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures that house fully equipped electrical distribution and control systems. The company specializes in complex weldments, fabricated metal buildings, and large custom power equipment assemblies serving critical infrastructure and industrial markets.

Position Summary:

Global Power Components is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to support the execution of custom engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing projects. This role is ideal for junior to mid-level project management professionals with 2–7 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or construction-related environments. The Project Manager will play a hands‑on role coordinating schedules, tracking production flow, monitoring materials, and collaborating across departments to ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with customer requirements. This position is heavily focused on managing processes, priorities, and communication in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Manage multiple custom manufacturing projects simultaneously through daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Support project execution from engineering review through production and shipment.
• Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Assist in identifying and resolving production bottlenecks and workflow disruptions.
• Monitor long‑lead materials and critical components that may impact delivery schedules.

Scheduling & Workflow Management

• Build, update, and maintain project schedules using Smartsheet and related tracking tools.
• Adjust schedules and priorities based on production demands, engineering changes, and supply chain updates.
• Coordinate workflow between engineering, purchasing, production, shipping, and sales teams.
• Provide project status updates and help maintain visibility across departments.

Production & Engineering Support

• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and project documentation ahead of production release.
• Follow up on incoming materials, inventory, and custom components required for upcoming projects.
• Conduct occasional hands‑on inspections of project components to verify readiness and accuracy.
• Help ensure projects are prepared and organized before entering production.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Participate in daily production meetings, scheduling reviews, and team huddles.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding project changes, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maintain smooth project flow and execution.

Required:

• 2–7 years of experience in project management, manufacturing coordination, engineering support, construction management, or related fields.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, construction, or engineer-to-order environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through in fast‑paced environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Smartsheet or similar project management software.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Smartsheet scheduling, dashboards, formulas, or workflow management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or manufacturing documentation.
• Exposure to custom manufacturing, metal fabrication, industrial equipment, or power systems industries.
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, or similar).
• Construction management or operations coordination experience.

Tools & Systems:

Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

PM Objectives/Goals:

1st Month – Spend time on shop floor, gain first‑hand knowledge of assembly/build process and final product. Work with estimators and PMs for 4+ weeks to understand pricing model. Familiarize yourself with GPC project management process, file management, revision control, tracking tools.

2nd Month – Assist other PMs. Walk change orders through GPC process. Accompany PMs on customer visits, calls, negotiations. Assist with testing/QC on eHouses or Gen Enclosures.

3‑4 Months – Learn more about utility and eHouse markets. Work with Sales team on forecasts and loading. Understand what makes each market uniquely rewarding and challenging. Evaluate cost/estimate model and compare it to final costs of the job. Work with accounting team and staff analysts.

For the next year – Work with Director to determine projects/account packages to own. Develop relationships with customers, network with professionals in supply chain to gain market insight. Manage transition of projects from current PMs. Manage deliverables of each job and understand schedules for engineering and production.

Next 6 months – Develop strategy to expand customer/project/account base.

Next 1-2 years – Develop PM Team/training strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and ... Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.