Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our project initiatives and drive successful outcomes across various programs. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day project execution, ensuring jobs flow smoothly from release through delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing direct project management responsibilities with oversight of the project team. The Sr. Project Manager will coordinate cross-departmental activities, act as the primary contact for customers on assigned projects and provide leadership and support to the project team. The focus will be on internal project control, scheduling, and execution, while maintaining strong communication to keep customers informed. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies.

Duties

Provide daily direction and oversight to project team members. Delegate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for deliverables. Coach, mentor, and support team members in developing their skills and efficiency. Actively manage select key projects directly, while supporting team members on their projects. Act as escalation point for job-related issues within the team. Coordinate all aspects of job execution from order release to delivery. Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with production capacity and material availability, working closely with the Scheduler to adjust plans as needed. Track job progress in ERP (Epicor Kinetic) and ensure accurate, timely updates. Identify and resolve bottlenecks by working with Job Release, Programming, Purchasing, and Production Supervisors. Maintain focus on on-time delivery, quality, and budget/margin performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen project workflows. Personally, they serve as the primary customer contact for assigned projects, providing proactive status updates, delivery timing, and key milestones. Manage customer expectations through clear, professional, and timely communication. Escalate commercial issues (scope changes, pricing, or contract terms) to Account Managers. Build trust with customers by ensuring transparency, follow-through, and reliability.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in project management, production coordination, or similar role within a manufacturing/fabrication environment. Proven ability to lead and manage small teams. Strong organizational and scheduling skills, with experience juggling multiple jobs simultaneously. ERP experience (Epicor preferred) with a solid understanding of job flow, scheduling, and reporting. Excellent communication skills, able to interface confidently with shop floor staff, leadership, and customers. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively. Technical knowledge of fabrication processes (welding, laser cutting, machining, assembly). Experience working in a job shop environment where every project is unique. Familiarity with KPIs such as on-time delivery, margin performance, and schedule adherence. Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices. Leadership: Able to guide and support a small team while holding accountability. Ownership: Takes responsibility for job success from start to finish. Customer Service Orientation: Keeps customers informed without overcommitting. Collaboration: Works well across departments and levels of the organization. Detail-Oriented: Ensures ERP data and schedules are accurate and dependable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person