Project Manager - Manufacturing

True North Consultants, Inc.; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager with manufacturing or construction experience to lead turnkey projects, acting as the primary contact for assigned customers and coordinating across management, engineering, production, and sales teams.

The role requires reading blueprints, managing budgets and schedules, and overseeing subcontractors and fabrication processes. PMI certification is preferred and expertise with ERP systems and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management required.
• PMI certification preferred.
• Six+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction.
• 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 ERP systems; Global Shop Solutions a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with assigned customers as primary contact.
• Plan and execute turnkey projects coordinating with management, engineering, production, and sales.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets; monitor costs.
• Track progress and address delays or issues; prepare updates and reports.
• Manage subcontractor quotes and change orders; review bid documents for accuracy.
• Read blueprints and contract drawings; apply fabrication knowledge.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs for non-core opportunities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Contractual interpretation

Communication skills

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

PMI certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP system (Global Shop Solutions)

Microsoft Office

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.