Project Manager- Manufacturing

Project Manager – Manufacturing
Spur Industrial | Cresson, TX
Reports to: Operations Manager
Job Status: Full-Time
Travel Required: Yes
Job Summary
The Project Manager for Manufacturing oversees all phases of steel fabrication and manufacturing projects, from estimating and planning through production, installation and closeout. Responsibilities include scheduling, resource allocation, material procurement, contract administration, quality assurance, project documentation, and financial performance.
The successful candidate will have experience using Tekla software to support project coordination and production tracking, along with demonstrated experience establishing, tracking, and maintaining project cost controls. This position may manage multiple projects simultaneously and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
Functions and Responsibilities

- Define project scope, deliverables, and requirements in collaboration with senior management and customers.

- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.

- Use Tekla software to review project information, coordinate fabrication activities, and track material and production status.

- Coordinate with estimating, detailing, procurement, shop management, and quality personnel to support accurate and timely fabrication.

- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify requirements, discrepancies, and potential changes.

- Establish project budgets and cost controls based on approved estimates, scope, and contract requirements.

- Track labor hours, materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, purchase commitments, and other project costs against budget.

- Review actual and committed costs daily, identify variances, and communicate financial risks and corrective actions to senior management.

- Maintain cost forecasts, including estimated costs to complete, and provide regular updates on projected profitability.

- Monitor and approve project expenditures within authorized limits, following established purchasing and purchase order procedures.

- Identify, document, price, and track scope changes and change orders, including their effects on cost and schedule.

- Maintain accurate and current project financial records, billing documentation, and change order logs.

- Coordinate project staffing, equipment, materials, and subcontracted services to meet production schedules.

- Ensure project personnel understand project scope, responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety requirements.

- Monitor progress and adjust plans to address delays, resource constraints, and cost overruns.

- Ensure fabricated products meet project specifications and applicable AISC requirements.

- Review completed work with the shop manager and quality personnel to confirm compliance with project standards.

- Maintain regular communication with customers, senior management, shop leadership, and project personnel regarding progress, costs, risks, and upcoming milestones.

- Manage project costs, schedules, profitability, safety, quality, and documentation to meet contractual requirements and customer expectations.

- Ensure project execution complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

- Complete project closeout, including final cost reconciliation and required documentation.

Qualifications

- At least five years of project management experience in steel fabrication or manufacturing.

- Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with Tekla software in a steel fabrication environment.

- Demonstrated experience tracking and maintaining project budgets and cost controls, including cost reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and change order management.

- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.

- Familiarity with structural steel fabrication methods, welding concepts, and applicable AISC standards.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Project.

- Strong planning, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

- Commitment to quality, safety, on-time delivery, and project profitability.

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.