Project Manager

Ironworks Welding•Dickinson, ND

19d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a growing fabrication company based in Dickinson, ND seeking Project Managers to own the day-to-day execution of our fabrication projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable on the shop floor and behind a desk - directing production employees, managing project schedules, communicating with customers, and keeping documentation accurate and complete. You will report directly to the Production Manager and will serve as the primary point of accountability for every project assigned to you, from kickoff through final delivery and closeout.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in project management, production supervision, or a related leadership role within fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule accuracy and quality standards
Strong floor presence and people management skills - comfortable giving direct, clear direction to production employees and holding the team accountable
Experience managing customer communication on active projects - professional, proactive, and accurate in both written and verbal settings
Solid organizational skills - able to manage documentation, system updates, and administrative requirements alongside active floor responsibilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-change environment where priorities shift and problems require quick, sound decisions

Nice To Haves

Background in fabrication, structural steel, welding, or heavy industrial manufacturing - ability to read drawings and understand production processes is a strong advantage
Experience with production management and inventory platforms (TSheets, Orca Scan, or equivalent systems)
Prior experience promoting from a shop floor role into project or production management - understanding how the work actually gets done is a meaningful differentiator in this role
Familiarity with subcontractor coordination and client-facing communication in a project-based environment
Experience working within a safety-driven culture - understanding of OSHA compliance expectations and incident reporting obligations
Experience with cold-weather and extreme-environment operations relevant to North Dakota

Responsibilities

Own the schedule and milestones for assigned projects - maintain an accurate, up-to-date view of project status and communicate risks to the Production Manager before they affect delivery
Direct shop floor employees daily - assign tasks clearly, maintain floor presence, and hold the team accountable for progress against the project plan
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects - communicate proactively, professionally, and accurately on status, schedule, and any issues that arise
Own material coordination on assigned projects - offload and verify all deliveries against the packing slip and Orca Scan before receiving, track all material usage in real time, communicate any missing or discrepant materials to Bid/Procurement and the Operations Manager, and complete a returnable materials list at closeout
Approve time entries in TSheets for all employees on assigned projects - ensure accuracy and flag labor hours trending over bid allocation to the Production Manager
Create and maintain Order Forms and Turnover Packets for all assigned projects - documentation must be current throughout execution and complete at closeout
Own quality on assigned projects - conduct checks throughout production, address issues as they arise, and come to post-job meetings prepared to discuss outcomes and lessons learned
Coordinate day-to-day with subcontractors on assigned projects - ensure they understand scope, schedule, and safety requirements before work begins
Serve as a frontline safety leader - ensure training compliance, report incidents immediately, address unsafe behavior on the floor, and actively participate in incident investigations
Participate in pre- and post-job meetings facilitated by the Production Manager - these meetings are a required part of every project, not optional check-ins