Project Manager- Manufacturing

Spur One Inc.•CRESSON, TX

About The Position

The Project Manager for Manufacturing at Spur Industrial in Cresson, Texas, oversees steel fabrication and manufacturing projects from estimating and planning through production, installation, and closeout. The role covers scheduling, resource allocation, material procurement, contract administration, quality assurance, project documentation, and financial performance. The Project Manager uses Tekla to support project coordination and production tracking and establishes and maintains project cost controls. This position may manage multiple projects simultaneously and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customers. The Project Manager coordinates with customers, senior management, shop leadership, estimating, detailing, procurement, shop management, quality personnel, project staff, and subcontractors. The role ensures project execution meets contractual requirements and customer expectations, including cost, schedule, profitability, safety, quality, and documentation requirements. Travel is required.

Requirements

At least five years of project management experience in steel fabrication or manufacturing.
Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with Tekla software in a steel fabrication environment.
Demonstrated experience tracking and maintaining project budgets and cost controls, including cost reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and change order management.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
Familiarity with structural steel fabrication methods, welding concepts, and applicable AISC standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Project.
Strong planning, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Commitment to quality, safety, on-time delivery, and project profitability.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Define project scope, deliverables, and requirements with senior management and customers.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.
Use Tekla to review project information, coordinate fabrication activities, and track material and production status.
Coordinate with estimating, detailing, procurement, shop management, and quality personnel to support accurate and timely fabrication.
Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify requirements, discrepancies, and potential changes.
Establish project budgets and cost controls based on approved estimates, scope, and contract requirements.
Track labor hours, materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, purchase commitments, and other project costs against budget.
Review actual and committed costs daily, identify variances, and communicate financial risks and corrective actions to senior management.
Maintain cost forecasts, including estimated costs to complete, and provide updates on projected profitability.
Monitor and approve project expenditures within authorized limits and follow established purchasing and purchase order procedures.
Identify, document, price, and track scope changes and change orders, including their cost and schedule effects.
Maintain accurate project financial records, billing documentation, and change order logs.
Coordinate project staffing, equipment, materials, and subcontracted services to meet production schedules.
Ensure project personnel understand project scope, responsibilities, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
Monitor progress and adjust plans to address delays, resource constraints, and cost overruns.
Ensure fabricated products meet project specifications and applicable AISC requirements.
Review completed work with the shop manager and quality personnel to confirm compliance with project standards.
Communicate regularly with customers, senior management, shop leadership, and project personnel about progress, costs, risks, and upcoming milestones.
Manage project costs, schedules, profitability, safety, quality, and documentation to meet contractual requirements and customer expectations.
Ensure project execution complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Complete project closeout, including final cost reconciliation and required documentation.