Project Manager - Fabrication & Automation

360X Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

360X Staffing is seeking a Project Manager for Fabrication & Automation in Minneapolis, MN. This on-site role oversees complex technical projects from entry to shipment, managing schedules, budgets, procurement, and acting as the primary contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 1–3 years PM experience in manufacturing or utilities, with knowledge of PLCs/HMIs and control panel construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 1–3 years of project management experience in utilities, manufacturing, or industrial sector.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, and control panel construction; experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson is valued.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Tracking: Manage multiple projects, develop schedules, monitor budgets and labor, handle change orders.
• Customer Relations: Primary client liaison, provide status updates, review specs, coordinate on-site FATs.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Source components, request quotes/lead times, manage vendors, mitigate long-lead risks.
• Production Coordination: Collaborate with shop/engineering, review BOMs, prioritize workflows, resolve part availability.
• Technical Oversight: Apply knowledge of PLCs/HMIs/UL 508A to meet industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Client liaison

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Emerson

UL 508A

PDCs

MCCs

UL 891

PLCs

HMIs

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Project Manager, Fabrication & Automation

Location: Minneapolis, MN (On-site)

We are seeking a Project Manager for Fabrication & Automation to oversee and drive complex technical projects from initial order entry through final shipment. In this role, you will manage schedules, budgets, and procurement while acting as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal production/engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Tracking: Manage multiple concurrent projects, develop comprehensive schedules, monitor budgets/labor costs, and handle change orders proactively.
• Customer Relations: Serve as the primary client liaison, providing regular status updates, reviewing specifications, and coordinating on-site customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Source electrical and automation components, request quotes/lead times, manage vendor relationships, and mitigate risks associated with long-lead items.
• Production Coordination: Collaborate with shop personnel and engineering teams, review Bills of Material (BOMs), prioritize production workflows, and resolve component availability issues.
• Technical Oversight: Leverage working knowledge of industrial control systems (PLCs, HMIs, UL 508A) and, ideally, power distribution equipment to ensure projects meet strict industry standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of project management experience within utilities, manufacturing, or a similar industrial sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, and control panel construction (experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, etc., is highly valued).
• Bonus Skills: PMP certification, natural gas industry experience, and familiarity with Power Distribution Equipment (PDCs, MCCs, UL 891) are considered a strong plus.