Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Summerville/Ladson, SC area (relocation assistance available if needed)
Industry:  Defense Manufacturing
Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent
Pay: $75-100,000
Reports to: Program Manager
Benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, and more

The Project Manager coordinates and monitors the performance across assigned program platforms to achieve the best functional, technical, and profitable value of company projects.

• Liaison between fabrication partner(s) and leadership team.
• May communicate directly with customer(s) professionally
• Assists in tracking and reporting all project measurables, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program(s) lifecycle to be shared during program reviews or when requested to senior management, stakeholders, and suppliers using appropriate tools on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Prepares project, program, and portfolio level documents and presentations; and participates in formal/informal, internal/external meetings
• Reports daily to a Program Manager all risks and potential interruptions that may cause any projects to miss any critical paths i.e., budget, on-time delivery, quality issues, etc.
• Assists in tracking all required work orders outside of the original scope of work before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.
• Makes recommendations for increasing contracted parameters when feasible for increased profitability.
• Recommends resources and scheduling requirements for the implementation of projects for on time delivery.
• Detects, reports, and makes recommendations for solving project, and program issues timely and effectively.
• Manage technical data and documentation for the program.
• Effectively communicates project developments and results to team members and liaise with other departments as well as customers on an ongoing basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years of project analyst or contracts administration experience in manufacturing/production settings.
• Proven great leadership skills in past positions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications; Microsoft Projects Required.
• Proven capabilities in managing departmental budgets.
• Professional and excellent communication skills with experience in corresponding with customers and executive leadership.
• Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and high attention to detail is required.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires an Associate’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field from a credited college, university, or technical school
Or two (2) years of successful related experience or training in engineering, finance, or manufacturing management of which one (1) year are in supervisory/managerial capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law. All candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks to be considered eligible for hire.