Project Manager - Manufacturing

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Project Manager with manufacturing or construction experience in Linden, MI. You will manage turnkey projects, coordinate with engineering, production, and sales teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting customer specs.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, risk management, subcontractor quotes, and change order assessments. Strong communication and blueprint-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management is required.
• Six+ years of PM experience in manufacturing or construction, preferably with small/midsize structure fabrication or related field.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on fabrication process oversight and coordination with manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; GSS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers as primary contact for each project.
• Plan, execute, monitor and complete turnkey projects with cross-functional teams.
• Develop project schedules, track progress and address delays.
• Create and manage project budgets and participate in cost reviews.
• Request, evaluate and select subcontractor quotes; review bids with estimating team.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for opportunities and change orders.
• Manage scope changes, identify risks and develop contingencies.
• Coordinate with engineering, production and management to estimate costs for non-core opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Blueprint reading

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Global Shop Solutions

Job description

Project Manager

Manufacturing or construction industry experience is required.

Job Duties:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customers, serving as their primary point of contact throughout each project.


• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete turnkey projects while coordinating with Miller’s management, engineering, production, and sales teams.


• Develop and manage project schedules, track progress, and address potential delays or other issues.


• Create and manage project budgets, monitor costs, and participate in cost reviews and reduction efforts.


• Request, evaluate, and select subcontractor quotes.


• Review bid documents with the estimating team to help ensure quotes are accurate and submitted on time.


• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for new opportunities and project change orders.


• Manage changes in project scope, identify risks, and develop contingency plans.


• Work with manufacturing to ensure products meet customer specifications and delivery commitments.


• Prepare and present project updates, proposals, requirements documents, and progress reports.


• Read and interpret blueprints and contract drawings, applying knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes.


• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs for non-core opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management required; PMI certification preferred.


• At least six years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction, preferably with a small or midsize business in structural steel fabrication, building, or a related field.


• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.


• Hands-on experience with fabrication processes and oversight of fabrication work.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using an ERP system; Global Shop Solutions experience is a plus.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.