Project Manager

Project ManagerWe 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.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 deliveryDirect shop floor employees daily - assign tasks clearly, maintain floor presence, and hold the team accountable for progress against the project planServe as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects - communicate proactively, professionally, and accurately on status, schedule, and any issues that ariseOwn 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 closeoutApprove time entries in TSheets for all employees on assigned projects - ensure accuracy and flag labor hours trending over bid allocation to the Production ManagerCreate and maintain Order Forms and Turnover Packets for all assigned projects - documentation must be current throughout execution and complete at closeoutOwn 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 learnedCoordinate day-to-day with subcontractors on assigned projects - ensure they understand scope, schedule, and safety requirements before work beginsServe as a frontline safety leader - ensure training compliance, report incidents immediately, address unsafe behavior on the floor, and actively participate in incident investigationsParticipate in pre- and post-job meetings facilitated by the Production Manager - these meetings are a required part of every project, not optional check-insRequired Qualifications3+ years of experience in project management, production supervision, or a related leadership role within fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial environmentsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule accuracy and quality standardsStrong floor presence and people management skills - comfortable giving direct, clear direction to production employees and holding the team accountableExperience managing customer communication on active projects - professional, proactive, and accurate in both written and verbal settingsSolid organizational skills - able to manage documentation, system updates, and administrative requirements alongside active floor responsibilitiesComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-change environment where priorities shift and problems require quick, sound decisionsPreferred QualificationsBackground in fabrication, structural steel, welding, or heavy industrial manufacturing - ability to read drawings and understand production processes is a strong advantageExperience 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 roleFamiliarity with subcontractor coordination and client-facing communication in a project-based environmentExperience working within a safety-driven culture - understanding of OSHA compliance expectations and incident reporting obligationsExperience with cold-weather and extreme-environment operations relevant to North DakotaWhat Success Looks Like - First 90 DaysDay 30 - Completed all onboarding requirements and platform training (TSheets, Orca Scan, Order Forms, Turnover Packets). Actively shadowing a current PM and beginning to take ownership of small assigned tasks under direct oversight.Day 60 - Managing assigned tasks and beginning to own full project responsibilities with Production Manager oversight. Documentation is accurate and current. Floor relationships are developing and daily direction to employees is clear and effective.Day 90 - Managing at least one project independently with periodic Production Manager check-ins. Schedule is maintained, documentation is complete, customer communication is professional and proactive, and quality standards are being met consistently.