Project Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. in Midland, Texas is seeking a Project Manager to lead steel manufacturing projects from order to delivery. You will coordinate engineering, production, procurement, quality, and logistics to hit deadlines and budgets.

The role requires reading drawings, managing changes, and maintaining clear client communications. On-site work with monthly travel and a focus on cost control completes the responsibilities for this engineer-led team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to meet schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer orders from award through engineering, production, delivery, and invoicing.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, fabrication, quality, and logistics to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contracts, resolving technical queries and managing changes.
• Monitor production schedules, material availability, quality requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain customer communication, project documentation, and commercial cost control.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Coordination

Communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Steel Manufacturing

Location: Midland, Texas

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000

Introduction

Our client is a growing manufacturing business supporting the power and utilities sectors across the United States. The company is focused on delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to a diverse customer base, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, project delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Day to Day

• Manage customer orders from award through engineering, production, delivery, and invoicing.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, fabrication, quality, and logistics to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contracts, resolving technical queries and managing changes.
• Monitor production schedules, material availability, quality requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain customer communication, project documentation, and commercial cost control.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience in steel fabrication, structural steel, or heavy manufacturing.
• Project engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work on-site as required in Midland, Texas, with flexibility for monthly travel.
• Must be authorised to work in the US; visa sponsorship is unavailable.