Project Manager, Fabrication

GSM Industrial Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GSM Industrial Inc. is seeking a capable Project Manager to oversee metal fabrication projects from kickoff to delivery. You will define budgets, schedules, and milestones, and coordinate with design staff, customers and shop personnel to ensure quality and on-time completion.

You will monitor costs, prepare documentation, and lead kick-off meetings, while striving for value engineering where possible and clear communication across all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify opportunities and provide solutions with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project budget and schedule, monitor milestones and manage scope throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead kickoff meetings and coordinate with design staff, customers and shop personnel.
• Break-down bid into actionable items within ERP system and manage cash flow via invoicing.
• Communicate project status, delay notices, and change orders to stakeholders.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving, procure materials, and ensure proper construction per specs.

Skills

Project management

Metal fabrication knowledge

Welding

Reading drawings

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Post-secondary training

Tools

Plotters

Computer

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.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify opportunities and provide solutions with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• Computer, office equipment and plotters, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily a controlled office and shop environment and periodic visits to job sites

• In a normal workday, the employee must be able to stand approximately 1-4 hours
• In a normal workday, the employee must be able to sit approximately 4-6 hours
• In a normal workday, the employee must be able to walk approximately 1-4 hours
• In a normal workday, the employee will have little to no driving
• In a normal workday, the employee must be able to lift/carry approximately 20 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 10 lbs. – Light Work
• The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping.
• The employee must be able to occasionally (0-33%) throughout the day:
• Bend at the waist
• Squat at the knees
• Climb
• Reach above shoulders
• Kneel
• Crawl
• Use feet (foot controls)