Project Manager - Manufacturing

Essenti Talent; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a manufacturing/construction environment to lead turnkey projects from initiation to completion.

You will coordinate with engineering, production and sales teams to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management required.
• At least six years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on fabrication oversight experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred (Global Shop Solutions).
• Strong communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customers, serving as their primary contact throughout each project.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete turnkey projects while coordinating with management, engineering, production, and sales teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, track progress, and address delays or issues.
• Create and manage project budgets, monitor costs, participate in cost reviews and reduction efforts.
• Request, evaluate, and select subcontractor quotes.
• Review bid documents with the estimating team to ensure quotes are accurate and timely.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for opportunities and change orders.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify risks, and develop contingency plans.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure products meet customer specs and delivery commitments.
• Prepare and present project updates, proposals, requirements documents, and progress reports.
• Read and interpret blueprints and contract drawings, applying fabrication knowledge.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs for non-core opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Blueprint reading

Fabrication knowledge

Cost control

ERP experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Global Shop Solutions ERP

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.