Manufacturing/Construction Project Manager
Midwest Stairs & Iron Milwaukee, WI
- Posted: over a month ago
- $45,000 to $65,000 Yearly
- Full-Time
- Benefits: dental, life insurance, medical, vision, 401k
Be a part of national commercial construction projects! Looking for a Project Manager to work in the Steel Metal Manufacturing Division.
Do these words describe you?
Autonomous
Ambitious
Efficient
Proactive
Organized
Detail-oriented
Flexible
Here is a typical Metal Fabrication Project Manager day snapshot:
This role acts more like a construction project manager, as Midwest Stairs & Iron manages Ironworker installation, and so navigates with other construction subcontractors to get the job done. Predominantly, the Project Manager role will manage metal fabrication for large commercial projects within Wisconsin (e.g. think projects like the stairs at the new Northwestern Mutual building). You are the central person responsible and concerned about keeping projects moving and clients happy. Spreadsheets and email are your favorite tools. You love the extreme pace of planning and organizing and re-planning, re-organizing. Sometimes you wonder if you should seek help for being addicted to chaos. You can go toe-to-toe with meeting client demands and managing client expectations and aren’t afraid of challenging clients to get on the same page. You balance client demands with internal resources to keep both the client and internal team happy. You enjoy being a part of a growing company and helping to make a difference in continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Manager checklist for your day:
Plan, plan, plan, then re-plan, plan, plan based on changes
Contingency plan
Analyze actual budget against an estimated budget
Key Project Manager Abilities:
Budget Management
Project Coordinating
Problem Management
Customer Relationship Management
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Planning and organizing
Decision-making
Influencing and leading
Delegation
Teamwork
Conflict management
Efficient
Business acumen
Resourceful
An educational background in project management is helpful if you do not have project management experience in the construction industry. The ability to type fast and above-average knowledge of spreadsheets is desirable.
Job Responsibilities General Summary
Run multiple projects
Serve as customer liaison
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals
Plan for and resolve unexpected delays, production issues, or schedule recovery options
Monitor project budgets
Review and find replacements for discarded or rejected products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications
Supply production capabilities and labor estimates to aid in bids and customer proposals
Lead the planning and implementation of the project
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables
Define project tasks and resource requirements
Develop full-scale project plans
Assemble and coordinate project staff
Manage project budget
Manage project resource allocation
Plan and schedule project timelines
Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
Provide direction and support to the project team
Quality assurance
Constantly monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders
Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
Work with all departments to move projects along
Coordinate as needed from release of items to fabrication through different phases e.g. painting/coatings, order hardware, or raw materials as needed
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Must have a working knowledge of construction
Must understand fabrication and installation of steel components
Must possess the ability to direct others
Must be detail-oriented, but also able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have excellent oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Email
Must be able to work well with others and meet strict deadlines
Knowledge of Fabsuite a plus
Able to lift and/or carry, sit, stand, walk, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, maintain visual acuity, and work with frequent interruptions
Previous experience in welding, manufacturing, construction, or other related fields
Midwest Stairs & Iron
Why Work Here?We support a work / family balance.
Midwest Stairs & Iron is a fast growing commercial metal fabrication company. We work with some of the biggest general contractor and architect companies in the country.

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4160 S 13th St.
Milwaukee, WI