Project Manager

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Title: Project Manager

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary:

Global Power Components is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to support the execution of custom engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing projects. This role is ideal for junior to mid-level project management professionals with 2-7 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or construction-related environments. The Project Manager will play a hands-on role coordinating schedules, tracking production flow, monitoring materials, and collaborating across departments to ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with customer requirements. This position is heavily focused on managing processes, priorities, and communication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Manage multiple custom manufacturing projects simultaneously through daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Support project execution from engineering review through production and shipment.
• Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Assist in identifying and resolving production bottlenecks and workflow disruptions.
• Monitor long-lead materials and critical components that may impact delivery schedules.

Scheduling & Workflow Management

• Build, update, and maintain project schedules using Smartsheet and related tracking tools.
• Adjust schedules and priorities based on production demands, engineering changes, and supply chain updates.
• Coordinate workflow between engineering, purchasing, production, shipping, and sales teams.
• Provide project status updates and help maintain visibility across departments.

Production & Engineering Support

• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and project documentation ahead of production release.
• Follow up on incoming materials, inventory, and custom components required for upcoming projects.
• Conduct occasional hands-on inspections of project components to verify readiness and accuracy.
• Help ensure projects are prepared and organized before entering production.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Participate in daily production meetings, scheduling reviews, and team huddles.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding project changes, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maintain smooth project flow and execution.

Required:

• 2-7 years of experience in project management, manufacturing coordination, engineering support, construction management, or related fields.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, construction, or engineer-to-order environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Smartsheet or similar project management software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Smartsheet scheduling, dashboards, formulas, or workflow management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or manufacturing documentation.
• Exposure to custom manufacturing, metal fabrication, industrial equipment, or power systems industries.
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, or similar).
• Construction management or operations coordination experience.

Tools & Systems:

Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

PM Objectives/Goals:

1st Month - Spend time on shop floor, gain first-hand knowledge of assembly/build process and final product. Work with estimators and PMs for 4+ weeks to understand pricing model. Familiarize yourself with GPC project management process, file management, revision control, tracking tools.

2nd Month - Assist other PMs. Walk change orders through GPC process. Accompany PMs on customer visits, calls, negotiations. Assist with testing/QC on eHouses or Gen Enclosures.

3-4 Months - Learn more about utility and eHouse markets. Work with Sales team on forecasts and loading. Understand what makes each market uniquely rewarding and challenging. Evaluate cost/estimate model and compare it to final costs of the job. Work with accounting team and staff analysts.

For the next year - Work with Director to determine projects/account packages to own. Develop relationships with customers, network with professionals in supply chain to gain market insight. Manage transition of projects from current PMs. Manage deliverables of each job and understand schedules for engineering and production.

Next 6 months - Develop strategy to expand customer/project/account base.

Next 1-2 years - Develop PM Team/training strategy.