Project Manager - Manufacturing

Joseph Michaels International; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Project Manager in the United States (Michigan) with manufacturing or construction experience to lead turnkey projects. You will coordinate with engineering, production, and sales teams, manage budgets and schedules, and review subcontractor bids and change orders.

The role requires reading blueprints, overseeing fabrication processes, and communicating effectively with customers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management is required.
• PMI certification is preferred.
• Six+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics; fabrication oversight.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customers as their primary contact.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete turnkey projects coordinating with management, engineering, production, and sales.
• Develop and manage project schedules, track progress, and address delays.
• 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, accurate 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 manufacturing to meet customer specs and delivery commitments.
• Prepare and present project updates, proposals, requirements documents, and progress reports.
• Read blueprints and contract drawings to inform fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs for non-core opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Customer communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

PMI certification

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.