Field Project Manager

Tidal Vision•Ludington, MI

106d•$43 - $53

About The Position

The Field Project Manager, as part of the operations team, will lead a team of skilled fabricators installing and maintaining new production lines. The successful candidate will have a mechanical skillset, construction experience and feel comfortable operating tools and machinery.

Requirements

5+ years of field project management experience in fabrication, mechanical, or production environments.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication processes, and production workflows.
Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% of the time.
Experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with safe use and operation of a variety of hand and powered tools and equipment.
Excellent organizational abilities, customer service and communication skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and troubleshooting skills
Basic computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Must be able to effectively interface with customers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a team player and help where needed yet motivated to work independently.
Some weekends and nights will be required in certain business case scenarios; this may include holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the following industries, construction, fabrication, mechanical
Previous experience with electrical components.
Knowledge of both low voltage and high voltage electrical systems.
Ability to read, understand, and work from basic CAD drawings including construction documents, wiring diagrams, and plumbing schematics.
PMP or equivalent certification.
Experience with various powered industrial equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts, tele-handlers)

Responsibilities

Project Leadership: oversee field operations from kickoff to closeout, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline alignment.
Travel Coordination: manage logistics for nationwide travel, including site assessments, team mobilization, and vendor coordination.
Fabrication Oversight: collaborate with fabrication teams to ensure specs, tolerances, and materials meet project requirements.
Mechanical Systems: supervise installation, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical components and assemblies.
Production Management: monitor on-site production activities, enforce lean practices, and resolve bottlenecks.
Equipment loading and offloading including rigging.
Team Communication: lead daily huddles, issue progress reports, and maintain clear communication between field crews, engineers, and clients.
Compliance & Safety: enforce OSHA standards, site-specific safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
Documentation: maintain accurate records including RFIs, change orders, punch lists, and closeout packages.
Escalates issues as necessary.