Project Manager - Facilities

Chipton-Ross Inc.; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead and manage large-scale manufacturing and fabrication projects within our heavy industry operations.

You will oversee all phases from initiation to closure, coordinating across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of PM experience in heavy manufacturing or shipbuilding, with budgets over $10 million, strong knowledge of PMI and Agile, and proficiency with MS Project or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or shipbuilding environments.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex projects with budgets exceeding $10 million.
• Strong knowledge of PMI, Agile methodologies and tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making within a manufacturing setting.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure for large-scale manufacturing and fabrication projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and integration of project objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring adherence to timelines and cost constraints.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
• Communicate project status, metrics, and updates to stakeholders, including senior management and clients, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout project execution.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members, promoting professional development and best practices in project management.
• Development an assessment of detailed project plans that show critical path items with dependency mapping, as well as resource loading for the successful execution for the duration of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Decision making

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

Chipton-Ross Inc is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead and manage large scale projects within our heavy manufacturing and fabrication operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of project management principles and proven track record in overseeing complex manufacturing projects from conception thru execution. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the shipbuilding industry or similar heavy manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure for large-scale manufacturing and fabrication projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and integration of project objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring adherence to timelines and cost constraints.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges and ensure successful outcomes.
• Communicate project status, metrics, and updates to stakeholders, including senior management and clients, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout project execution.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members, promoting professional development and best practices in project management.
• Development an assessment of detailed project plans that show critical path items with dependency mapping, as well as resource loading for the successful execution for the duration of the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience within heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or shipbuilding environments.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex projects with budgets exceeding $10 million.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making within a manufacturing setting.
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience managing in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing complex component builds, to include identification of critical path activities and developing and deploying mitigation plans to maintain delivery performance to schedule.
• Executive-level communication skills.
• DoD contracting experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required. School must be accredited.

Company Description

Join Chipton-Ross, one of the nation's leading staffing firms supporting the aerospace, defense, engineering, and technology industries.