Fabrication Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Cogent, Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Project Manager to join our team in Kansas City. The Fabrication Project Manager is responsible for the profitability and successful execution of fabrication projects located in the Riverside, Missouri facility. This role is highly collaborative and involves daily interaction with Outside Sales, Inside Sales, Service (Execution), Operations teams, customers, vendors, and engineers. The Fabrication Project Manager is expected to exemplify Cogent’s core values and consistently follow company policies and processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in research for bids, projects and executable work
• Gathers, organizes, interprets and collates data from bid information systems
• Work with the Safety Manager to ensure project cost projections include costs required to complete the projects in accordance with all safety standards
• Work with Outside Sales and Service Managers to determine appropriate opportunities that match Cogent strategy, understand all project specifications and procedures and incorporate into cost projections
• Maintain accurate and complete quote and bid documentation
• Review and approval of project cost projections
• Ensure bids and proposals are professional, accurate, and well-presented
• Reviews project requirements and translate into specifications and/or system requirements that are well defined and documented thoroughly
• Coordinates submittal schedule and accuracy
• Provides technical support to Outside Sales, engineers and customers by answering questions regarding equipment, fabrication sequencing, specifications and design
• Defines, identifies and manages personnel and resources required for fabrication projects
• Coordinates ordering equipment with Operations Team
• Communicate with vendors, maintain relationships, and manage based on project requirements
• Coordinate with Regional Service Manager, Shop Foreman and fabrication personnel to ensure work is performed within the scope of the contract.
• Manage third-party subcontractors, including selection, testing requirements, coordination, and clearly defined scopes of work
• Identifies and communicates rework to Outside Sales
• Manage “Work in Progress” cost projections through project execution
• Manage the customer relationship through project execution to ensure the project is profitably executed within the contract parameters while providing a positive customer experience
• Develop ongoing strategies and tools to increase project profitability
• Prioritize and conduct daily activities in a way that exemplifies the Cogent core values
• Prioritize and conduct daily activities in support of overall Cogent market growth
• Promote and drive all Cogent Operational and Safety requirements, policies, and processes
• Ensure all closeout documentation and final deliverables are completed to avoid delays in final payment

Other Responsibilities

• Provide support for Outside Sales, engineers and customers by answering questions regarding status of schedule, sequencing, ongoing test reports and cost updates
• May travel to evaluate potential projects
• Will travel to evaluate subcontracted work
• Performs other duties as assigned by Cogent Senior Management Leadership Team

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of fabrication processes, policies and procedures related to Sales, quality control, Shop Service (Execution), Operations departments and material flow
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, fabrication/manufacturing of equipment and machine shop practices
• Knowledge of the Cogent Brand product line card
• Understanding of estimating, scheduling and coordinating
• Understanding of Salesforce and workflow processes

Why Work with Us?

Cogent is a growing organization with a long-term focus on delivering engineered solutions, equipment sales, repair services, installation, and proactive system support. We are driven by a mission to minimize customer downtime, improve system efficiency, and deliver the best long-term value.

At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) empowers every team member to think and act like a business partner. Your contributions matter here.

We Offer

• Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in our success
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit-Sharing Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• A Collaborative Culture that Values Innovation and Accountability

Join Us

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to work in a company where your efforts are recognized, your voice is valued, and your professional growth is supported. As an employee-owner, you'll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates innovation, accountability, and shared success.

Apply today and help us build something exceptional—together!