Company Summary
We are a well-established manufacturing company headquartered in Philadelphia, specializing in custom fabrication. Known for a collaborative, flat-hierarchy culture with strong employee retention, the company fosters teamwork across sales, design, engineering, and fabrication teams in an open-office environment.
Position Summary
Project Managers oversee the full lifecycle of fabrication and construction projects, from award through completion, managing budgets, schedules, client communication, and coordination with internal fabrication/engineering teams. Joining a small, high-performing PM team, this role suits experienced professionals who excel in financial oversight, technical coordination, and relationship management in a custom fabrication environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously through all phases (planning, fabrication, installation, closeout)
- Oversee project financials: budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, and profitability analysis
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, architects, and general contractors
- Coordinate with internal teams (design, engineering, fabrication shop) to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
- Analyze project data using Excel (including pivot tables) and maintain accurate records
- Read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
- Travel to job sites or client locations (1–2 days/week, primarily local with some national travel)
- Identify and resolve issues proactively to maintain project success and client satisfaction
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (field flexible)
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in construction/fabrication
- Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets and analyze costs using Excel
- Proficiency in CAD/3D modeling software (Fusion, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar)
- Excellent communication, reliability, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
- Willingness to travel 1–2 days/week (mostly regional, occasional national)
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct fabrication/shop experience (e.g., welding, running, or working closely with a production shop)
- Experience in architectural millwork, cabinetry, metal/glass, or similar custom projects
- Proven track record managing complex, high-end custom projects
- Expert with Excel including Pivot Tables
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package with base salary between $100,000 to $125,000 plus quarterly profit sharing.
Travel expenses fully covered (mileage reimbursement, company credit card)
Location & Work Arrangement
Our office is in Philadelphia, PA.
Hybrid work is possible. You will be fully on-site for the first 90 days. After 90 days it is possible to work up to 2 days/week remotely, which is based on performance and reliability