Project Manager - Manufacturing

RNInk; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead turnkey manufacturing/construction projects. You will serve as the main contact for assigned customers and coordinate with engineering, production, and sales teams to ensure milestones are met.

You will develop schedules, monitor progress, and manage budgets while reviewing subcontractor quotes and change orders. Reading blueprints and applying fabrication knowledge are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or PM required.
• PMI certification preferred.
• Six+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with assigned customers as primary contact.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete turnkey projects across Miller’s management, engineering, production, and sales teams.
• Develop schedules, track progress, and address delays or other issues.
• Create and manage project budgets, monitor costs, and participate in cost reviews.
• Request, evaluate, and select subcontractor quotes.
• Review bid documents with estimating team to ensure timely quotes.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for opportunities and change orders.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify risks, and develop contingency plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs.
• Prepare and present project updates, requirements documents, and progress reports.
• Read and interpret blueprints and contract drawings, applying fabrication knowledge.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budgeting

Scheduling

Reading blueprints

Manufacturing processes

ERP systems

MS Office

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

PMI certification (preferred)

Tools

Global Shop Solutions

Job description

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.