Project Manager I

Project ManagerAcoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants. We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the language and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization, and unparalleled field service.The Project Manager owns the day-to-day execution of small to medium-sized custom manufacturing projects for secondary power generation enclosures. This role transforms approved sales handoffs into executable project plans while coordinating internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The Project Manager is responsible for protecting project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer commitments from project kickoff through final closeout. Success in this role will be measured through on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, risk management, quality performance, and overall project profitability.Key responsibilities include:Lead internal project kickoff meetings and validate project scope, commercial requirements, customer specifications, equipment requirements, inspection requirements, deliverables, milestones, and responsibilities.Develop and maintain project execution documentation, including project overview checklists, milestone schedules, shipping BOMs, communication plans, issue logs, change logs, unit condition reports, and lessons learned.Identify missing, incomplete, or unclear project requirements and drive timely resolution.Establish project reporting cadences and ensure project records accurately reflect current status and forecasted outcomes.Coordinate handoffs between Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Production.Coordinate project reviews and page-turn meetings with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Field Service teams.Monitor critical path activities, long-lead materials, customer-supplied equipment, inspection milestones, factory witness testing requirements, release readiness, and shipping schedules.Lead recurring project status meetings, document decisions, assign action items, and track completion.Escalate project constraints, risks, and delays with clear impact analysis and recommend corrective actions.Coordinate readiness for inspections, customer audits, and factory witness testing events.Track project risks related to rework, logistics, field service activities, material shortages, schedule impacts, and cost exposure.Maintain project scope by documenting customer changes, internal changes, assumptions, and potential commercial impacts.Partner with Sales Engineering and leadership teams to manage change orders, customer requests, recovery plans, and contract-related issues.Maintain active risk registers documenting probability, impact, mitigation plans, ownership, due dates, and escalation status.Support project forecasting and budget tracking activities.Provide accurate and timely project status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.Proactively communicate emerging risks and potential schedule impacts before commitments are missed.Coordinate resolution of production, inspection, testing, shipment, installation, and field service issues.Confirm release readiness, documentation completion, and required approvals before shipment.Support delivery, installation, startup, and field service coordination as required.Lead project closeout activities, including final documentation, customer turnover packages, open-item resolution, and lessons learned reviews.What we're looking for includes:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.Two to five years of project management or project execution experience in manufacturing, construction, power generation, metal fabrication, or a related environment.Working knowledge of project scheduling, technical drawings, specifications, change management, risk management, budgeting, and document control.Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.Experience with ERP systems, AutoCAD viewers, Smartsheet, CxAlloy, or similar platforms preferred.Knowledge of secondary power generation systems, generator enclosures, data centers, inspections, and factory witness testing preferred.Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and customer satisfaction.Core competencies include:Ownership & AccountabilityPlanning & PrioritizationCustomer CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipTechnical ComprehensionFinancial AwarenessRisk-Based Decision MakingProblem Resolution & EscalationTime ManagementCollaboration & TeamworkPhysical and work requirements include:Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.Ability to routinely walk production floors and manufacturing areas.Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout facilities during project reviews and inspections.Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites, vendors, or project locations as required.Must wear appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing or job-style environments.Ability to support project requirements outside of normal business hours when necessary.Come helps us build safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to power the world's most demanding data centers.One Team One Goal.ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.