Entry-Level Project Manager

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators • North Braddock, PA

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About The Position

The Entry-Level Project Manager supports industrial and commercial, metals fabrication projects from estimate through delivery, ensuring parts and assemblies are produced accurately, on schedule, and within budget. This role works closely with engineering, production, and clients to coordinate schedules, track milestones, and resolve issues for the fabrication shop and local field installation projects. The ideal candidate is a collaborative teammate who learns quickly, asks thoughtful questions, and thrives in a fast-paced, fully-custom, shop environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, construction management, business or equivalent experience.
• 0–5 years in fabrication, manufacturing, construction or project coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel, internet software and email
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret technical specifications
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Basic understanding of welding, machining, cutting or assembly processes
• Experience in a fabrication or machine shop environment
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality control or production scheduling
• Proven team player with clear and respectful communication skills
• Curious and eager to learn new tools, processes and industry standards
• Willingness to visit project sites, assess conditions, and interact with field teams
• Comfortable with physical tasks like climbing ladders and using measuring tools
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the initiative to dig into issues and propose solutions
• Capable of maintaining accurate project records, reports, and drawing packages
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs at once

Responsibilities

• Receive inquiries from customers about new work. Communicate with customers and internal teammates to determine the proper bidding approach. Review drawings and specifications; identify gaps or conflicts and seek clarification.
• Develop accurate and timely cost estimates.
• Develop detailed proposals for selling projects and agreements for our customers.
• Set up and kick-off newly sold projects and communicate the pertinent details of the project to the project team. Set up and maintain the project files in a way that fosters teamwork, uniformity, and transparency.
• Promote efficient and accurate schedule communication ensuring projects are well represented in any scheduling document, spreadsheet or tools.
• Manage the change order process.
• Assist with site measurements and pre-bid job walks to maintain customer and vendor relationship.
• Initiate accounts receivable invoices. Ensure that the invoices are accurate and timely. Assist in collections as needed.
• Complete job cost forecasting quarterly and review project financials. Gain and maintain a solid understanding of the financial performance of your projects. Utilize financial lessons learned from each project to benefit the Company.
• Participate in project close-outs and continuous-improvement discussions.

Benefits

• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from the hire date. Phillips Tank pays 60% and employees pay 40% of medical benefits premiums. Employees pay 100% for all other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees