Project Manager

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support the execution of custom engineer-to-order manufacturing projects. The role targets junior to mid-level professionals with 2–7 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing or related fields.

You will coordinate schedules, track production flow, monitor materials and collaborate across departments to keep projects on schedule and aligned with customer requirements. The position is onsite in Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in project management, manufacturing coordination, engineering support, construction management, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Execution: manage multiple custom manufacturing projects with daily, weekly and monthly schedules and track milestones.
• Scheduling & Workflow Management: build and update schedules in Smartsheet, coordinate across engineering, purchasing, production, shipping and sales.
• Production & Engineering Support: review drawings, BOMs and ensure readiness for production and release.
• Cross‑Functional Communication: participate in daily meetings and communicate changes, risks and schedule impacts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Project ManagerCompany: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.comLocation: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)Hire Type: Direct Hire

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

1. 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.
2. 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. 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.
4. Next 6 months – Develop strategy to expand customer/project/account base.
5. Next 1‑2 years – Develop PM Team/training strategy.

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square‑foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built.

GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.