Project Manager - Manufacturing

Interstates • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

Interstates is seeking a Project Manager to support manufacturing projects in electrical construction, engineering, instrumentation, and automation. The role works closely with field crews, project managers, and jobsite leadership to keep projects on track and deliver quality work to clients. Interstates provides coaching, training, and career development; the posting states that candidates do not need prior knowledge of these technical fields. The position may be based in Omaha, Nebraska; Fort Collins, Colorado; or Topeka, Kansas, and travel is expected approximately 20%–25% of the time.

The role involves supporting project controls, schedules, communications, procurement, estimating, and project reviews. The successful candidate will help jobsite leadership assess project information, solve problems, and identify alternate methods to achieve project success, while promoting Interstates’ safety culture. The posting describes a family-like culture, flexible schedules, career coaching, and opportunities for advancement, including a stated path toward becoming a Project Manager in 2–3 years.

The base pay range is $85,000–$105,000, with pay determined by job-related skills, training, education, and experience. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a listed field is specified.

Requirements

• Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work.
• Open to continuously adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully.
• Strong team-building and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers.
• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership with managerial and leadership functions on the project.
• Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team.
• Create and update CPM schedules and communicate schedule information.
• Coordinate Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other site communications.
• Assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership with problem-solving and alternate methods to achieve project success.
• Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders.
• Attend onsite client meetings and collaborate with trade contractors.
• Prepare information for and participate in monthly project reviews.
• Assist with procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts.
• Promote the Interstates safety culture daily.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability and group life insurance.
• Company discount perk program.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Flexible schedule.
• Bonus incentives, including end-of-fiscal-year incentives and merit increases.
• Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach.
• Volunteer time.
• Advancement opportunities tailored to employees’ long-term goals.
• Career coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree