Project Manager – Manufacturing King Recruiting Services

KingRecruitingServices; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Project Manager in Linden, MI to lead turnkey projects across engineering, production and sales teams. You will build strong client relationships, plan and monitor schedules, and manage budgets while coordinating with multiple departments to ensure delivery on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or PM, six+ years in manufacturing or construction, blueprint literacy, and ERP experience (Global Shop Solutions a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or PM required.
• PMI certification preferred.
• At least six years in PM in manufacturing or construction.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• ERP experience; Global Shop Solutions a plus.
• Strong communication with customers, subcontractors, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers, as primary contact.
• Plan, execute, monitor and complete turnkey projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets; track costs.
• Request, evaluate, and select subcontractor quotes.
• Review bids with estimating team for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for opportunities and changes.
• Manage scope changes, risks, and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to meet specs and delivery commitments.
• Prepare and present updates, proposals, and progress reports.
• Read blueprints and contract drawings; apply fabrication knowledge.
• Estimate costs for non-core opportunities with engineering and management.

Skills

Project management experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

ERP systems experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

PMI certification preferred

Tools

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Job description

Location: Linden, MI

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.