Assistant Intern Project Manager Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

Fort Wayne Metals is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead and support facility-related capital projects, infrastructure improvements, building expansions, renovations, and operational improvement initiatives across the organization.

This position serves as a key link between FWM Leadership, Facilities, Engineering, Operations, EHS&S, IT, Maintenance, Finance & Accounting, and external contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The Project Manager will apply both facilities management and project management principles to support the design, planning, construction, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Fort Wayne Metals' buildings, grounds, utilities, and manufacturing support infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead assigned projects from initiation through closing, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, collect and analyze information to identify improvement opportunities, and help deliver strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance, employee experience, and business growth.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, Project Management, Architecture, or related technical field required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training certification required or ability to obtain within a designated time period.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities management, architectural design and project management, construction management, engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management environments
• Experience leading capital projects, facility improvement projects, plant infrastructure initiatives, or manufacturing-related projects preferred.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, consultants, and cross-functional project teams preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Support facility expansions, renovations, remodeling projects, and infrastructure improvements throughout Fort Wayne Metals facilities.
• Coordinate building space allocation and layout of manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office areas to optimize utilization and workflow.
• Create and maintain facility drawings, layouts, and site plans utilizing CAD software and other design tools.
• Coordinate utility infrastructure installations, upgrades, modifications, and facility support systems.
• Develop bid packages, solicit contractor proposals, and assist with contractor selection activities.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, schedules, and quality of work.
• Support facility maintenance initiatives and coordinate activities with internal and external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Indiana building codes, fire codes, and company safety standards.
• Assist with security system coordination, contractor access requirements, and emergency response support activities as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure facility needs are clearly communicated and executed.
• Lead assigned capital, facilities, operational improvement, and strategic business projects ensuring they remain on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Define project scope, objectives, roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Monitor project progress and provide routine status updates to sponsors, stakeholders, and leadership teams.
• Work closely with Plant Managers, Production Coordinators, Engineering, Maintenance, and other functional areas to guide strategically important projects.
• Facilitate project team meetings, issue resolution discussions, and decision-making sessions.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively address project barriers.
• Support change management, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Collect and analyze data to research solutions for improving facilities, processes, systems, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Lead project closeout activities including lessons learned, documentation, and transition to operational ownership.
• Lead, manage, support, and contribute to projects that improve product quality, customer responsiveness, operational efficiency, and overall business performance and other corporate projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills Needed

• Strong project leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation and facilitation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and competing demands.
• Strong planning, organizing, coordinating, and team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to build productive relationships and gain cooperation from project team members and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read, interpret, create, and modify construction drawings, engineering drawings and facility layouts.
• Strong CAD proficiency. AutoCAD required Revit preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced manufacturing and office environment.
• Combination of office, production, construction, and facility environments.
• Travel between FWM facilities may be required.
• Extended periods of computer and desk work may be required.
• Overtime and occasional off-hours support may be necessary based on project requirements.
• Appropriate PPE must be worn where required
• Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to access all areas of operation.

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

• Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools - so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.