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POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for developing project budgets, establishing schedules, and managing assigned TEKFAB custom machinery projects from Sales handoff through engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, customer acceptance, shipment, and final project closeout. This role oversees all phases of project execution to ensure schedules, budgets, contractual obligations, and customer expectations are met. The Project Manager coordinates cross-functional activities, monitors costs and milestones, identifies and mitigates project risks, manages scope changes, and maintains effective communication with both internal stakeholders and customers. The Project Manager is responsible for project coordination and execution oversight. Engineering retains responsibility for technical design decisions and engineering approvals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assume ownership of assigned projects following the Sales handoff, verifying customer scope, contractual requirements, specifications, deliverables, payment milestones, and outstanding items. Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering release, procurement, long-lead materials, manufacturing, assembly, controls, testing, customer acceptance, and shipment. Lead project kickoff meetings and facilitate ongoing cross-functional status reviews involving Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Assembly, Controls, Shipping, Sales, and Finance. Maintain project milestones, action-item logs, due dates, dependencies, and ownership assignments, follow up on overdue or at-risk deliverables. Identify schedule conflicts, resource constraints, long-lead material risks, and other project obstacles; escalate issues promptly with recommended recovery plans. Monitor project budgets, purchase commitments, labor progress, and actual-versus-planned costs in collaboration with Finance and department leadership. Review project cost reports and forecast performance throughout project execution, communicating cost overruns or forecast-to-complete concerns to leadership. Coordinate procurement priorities with Purchasing to ensure material deliveries align with manufacturing and testing schedules. Ensure purchase orders, job assignments, assembly work, and project documentation are accurately assigned and tracked within company systems. Manage scope clarification requests, customer-driven changes, engineering change notices (ECNs), schedule impacts, and commercial approvals before modified work begins. Communicate project status, key risks, schedule changes, and required decisions to customers and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. Track contractual deliverables and coordinate with Finance and Sales regarding invoicing milestones, payment terms, and shipment requirements. Maintain organized project documentation, including schedules, meeting notes, customer communications, change records, and decision logs. Coordinate readiness for internal testing, customer acceptance, training, shipment, installation, and startup activities, as applicable. Ensure punch-list items are documented, assigned, tracked, and resolved. Support project closeout and lessons-learned reviews, including documentation completeness, schedule performance, cost variances, and process improvement opportunities. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project management procedures, reporting standards, and escalation processes. Provide accurate and concise project status reports, milestone updates, and key performance metrics to leadership. Perform other project management duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three or more years of project management or project coordination experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, machinery construction, or a similarly complex production environment. Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, dependencies, and cross-functional priorities. Working knowledge of engineered-to-order manufacturing processes and the interaction among Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Assembly, and Testing. Ability to interpret project scopes, customer specifications, technical documentation, and commercial milestones. Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, scheduling software, and business systems, with the ability to learn TEKFAB ERP and project-tracking tools. Excellent communication, organizational, follow-through, and problem-escalation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing custom machinery or capital equipment projects, including roll forming or metal forming equipment. Experience with ERP systems, job costing, purchasing analysis, and project scheduling. Experience with cost-to-complete forecasting, project cost analysis, labor tracking, and milestone billing. Experience coordinating change orders, engineering changes, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and shipment milestones. Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar) or a degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or Project Management.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong ownership of project schedules, commitments, and deliverables. Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority. Proactive identification and communication of cost, schedule, scope, and resource risks. Effective customer communication and executive-level reporting skills. Sound judgment in prioritization, escalation, and conflict resolution. Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and documentation management. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in office and manufacturing environments at TEKFAB facilities. Regular interaction with production areas, equipment, and cross-functional teams is required. Occasional travel to customer sites or other TEKFAB facilities may be necessary. Work schedules may vary to support project milestones, customer meetings, testing activities, and shipment deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform extended computer and desk work. Ability to walk through manufacturing and assembly areas and work safely around industrial equipment while following all safety procedures. Ability to travel by automobile or air when business needs require.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Maintain reliable attendance, accurate project records, and proactive communication regarding project risks, decisions, and status. Follow all TEKFAB safety, confidentiality, and project management requirements. Collaborate with department managers on resource allocation and technical decisions. This role is accountable for project coordination, project visibility, and execution oversight, but does not independently approve engineering designs or unauthorized commercial changes. Direct supervisory responsibilities are not assumed unless specifically assigned.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person