Project Manager, Fabrication

Socket.dev; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GSM Industrial is seeking a results-oriented Project Manager to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while meeting quality standards. You will oversee all phases from kickoff to delivery.

You will coordinate design, fabrication, logistics and invoicing, lead kickoff meetings, monitor progress, and communicate milestones to customers and internal teams. A background in custom metal fabrication, welding and finishing, plus strong project management and computer skills, is

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post high school training.
• Five years in this field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of custom metal fabrication, welding, and finishing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and material specifications.
• Project management and computer skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the responsibilities and expectations defined in the GSM Industrial Project Chart.
• Consult on estimated costs, schedule, and project requirements.
• Lead kickoff meetings and document requirements; understand project specs, timeframe, materials, scope and scheduling.
• Break down bid into actionable items within ERP system.
• Owns scope of work and communicates with project team members.
• Interact with design staff and customers to ensure proper construction; value-engineer when possible.
• Provide technical solutions and timely assistance to shop & field staff as needed.
• Communicate project status: milestones, delays, change orders to customers.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving for all phases, including customer items and subcontracted work.
• Execute or delegate all Project Management functions not defined elsewhere.
• Manage cash flow by timely invoicing of project.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Metal fabrication

Welding

Finishing

Material specifications

Computer skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Post high school training

Job description

Description

The primary responsibility is to ensure that each project is executed within budget and on time while meeting or exceeding the quality standards. This ensures a successful project for GSM and for the customer. It is accomplished by defining, monitoring, and managing all phases or milestones throughout the duration of the project.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to the responsibilities and expectations defined in the GSM Industrial Project Chart.
• Available to consult on estimated costs, schedule, and project requirements.
• Responsible for completing and/or delegating the documentation requirements of the kickoff meeting, as well as setting up and leading kick-off meetings to understand project specifications and timeframe, materials, scope of work and scheduling.
• Break-down of bid into actionable items within ERP system.
• Takes ownership of the scope of work and communicates information as it becomes available with project team members.
• Interacts with design staff and customers to ensure the job is constructed properly. Works to value-engineer a project if possible.
• Provides technical solutions and timely assistance to shop & field staff as needed.
• Interacts with customer(s) to provide project status: including milestone updates, delay notices, change orders.
• Orders project related fabrication materials and any non-fabricated parts.
• Coordinates shipping and receiving processes related to all phases of the project including customer supplied items, parts shipped directly to the shop, subcontracted work, and shipping and customer procurement of final goods.
• Executes or delegates all Project Management related functions that are not explicitly defined within the job functions of other positions.
• Manage cash flow by timely invoicing of project according to terms.

Success will be measured by:

• On time Milestone achievement
• On/under budget completion of project
• On target cash flow for life of project
• Smooth transition throughout lifecycle of project
• Satisfaction of customer

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to:

• Be honest, demonstrate integrity and respect with all customers and co-workers.
• Follow company policies, procedures, maintain a professional demeanor and work ethic.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Work with accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
• Respect the work environment and keep it as safe, neat and clean as possible.
• Demonstrate initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.
• Perform such other duties and functions as required.

Requirements

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Minimum of two years’ post high school training and five years in this or a related field OR equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of custom metal fabrication, welding, and finishing practices.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and material specifications.
• Project management, and computer skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.