Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing & Construction

Sora Resource Group; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Linden, MI seeks a Project Manager with manufacturing or construction experience to lead turnkey projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate with engineering, production, and sales to ensure customer specifications and delivery commitments are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management, with PMI certification preferred, and at least six years of PM experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management required; PMI certification preferred.
• Six years of project management experience in manufacturing or construction, preferably with small/midsize structural steel fabrication, building, or related field.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on fabrication process oversight; ERP experience (Global Shop Solutions a plus).
• Strong communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers as their primary contact for each project.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete turnkey projects 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 and participate in cost reviews and reductions.
• Request, evaluate, and select subcontractor quotes.
• Review bid documents with estimating team to ensure quotes are accurate and timely.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for new opportunities and 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; apply fabrication/manufacturing knowledge.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to estimate costs for non-core opportunities.

Skills

Relationship management

Project coordination

Budget management

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

ERP: Global Shop Solutions

Job description

Sora Resource Group in Linden, MI seeks a Project Manager with manufacturing or construction experience to lead turnkey projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate with engineering, production, and sales to ensure customer specifications and delivery commitments are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management, with PMI certification preferred, and at least six years of PM experience in related fields.