Project Manager II

Mainz Brady Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainz Brady Group in Detroit is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale plant construction and infrastructure initiatives within our industrial manufacturing facility. You will oversee projects from $1M to $20M, coordinating with engineering, operations, and contractors to ensure delivery on time, on budget, and to specification.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial construction, contractor management, and technical drawing interpretation, with proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Experience managing large-scale industrial construction, plant infrastructure, or manufacturing facility projects.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, engineering specifications, and equipment installation requirements.
• Experience overseeing contractors, skilled trades, and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong project scheduling, budgeting, cost management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make independent technical decisions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial construction and infrastructure projects ranging from $1M–$20M.
• Oversee facility preparation and infrastructure modifications required for new equipment installations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, and technical specifications.
• Manage contractors and skilled trades to ensure project deliverables meet technical requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead project meetings to review progress, deliverables, milestones, and potential risks.
• Provide weekly project status updates to management.
• Evaluate project options and recommend solutions while maintaining budget and schedule expectations.
• Direct construction activities and evaluate completed work for quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
• Collaborate with UAW skilled trades, contractors, and cross-functional teams to complete projects.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and implement innovative solutions.

Skills

Industrial construction

Contractor management

Technical drawing interpretation

Budget management

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project Manager – Industrial Manufacturing

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale plant construction and infrastructure projects within a major industrial manufacturing facility. This role will oversee projects ranging from $1M–$20M, including facility preparation, infrastructure improvements, and the installation of new manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial construction, contractor management, technical drawing interpretation, and project budget and schedule management.

Project Duration: Approximately 24 months

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage industrial construction and infrastructure projects ranging from $1M–$20M.
• Oversee facility preparation and infrastructure modifications required for new equipment installations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, and technical specifications.
• Manage contractors and skilled trades to ensure project deliverables meet technical requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead project meetings to review progress, deliverables, milestones, and potential risks.
• Provide weekly project status updates to management.
• Evaluate project options and recommend solutions while maintaining budget and schedule expectations.
• Direct construction activities and evaluate completed work for quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
• Collaborate with UAW skilled trades, contractors, and cross-functional teams to complete projects.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and implement innovative solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience managing large-scale industrial construction, plant infrastructure, or manufacturing facility projects.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, engineering specifications, and equipment installation requirements.
• Experience overseeing contractors, skilled trades, and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong project scheduling, budgeting, cost management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make independent technical decisions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.