Project Manager - Automation and Fabrication

Job Description

Job Description

Campos Fabrication in Minneapolis, MN is hiring a Project Manager to join our team!

The Project Manager is responsible for managing industrial control panel or power distribution from estimating through shipment. This role coordinates customers, engineering, purchasing, production, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has experience with industrial electrical systems, automation components, power distribution equipment, and electrical distributors. This individual must be comfortable working in a hands-on environment where they actively assist with quoting, procurement, scheduling, and customer communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from order entry through shipment.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Track engineering, material procurement, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
• Monitor project budgets, labor hours, and material costs.
• Manage change orders and scope changes.
• Identify and resolve schedule or procurement issues before they impact delivery.

Customer Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
• Review project requirements and specifications.
• Provide project status updates and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Procurement & Vendor Management:

• Request quotations and lead times from manufacturers and distributors.
• Compare pricing and identify alternative solutions when needed.
• Purchase electrical and automation components.
• Monitor long-lead items and supplier performance.
• Develop strong relationships with key vendors and distributor sales representatives.

Production Coordination:

• Work closely with engineering and shop personnel to maintain project schedules.
• Review bills of material (BOMs) for completeness.
• Help resolve component availability issues.
• Coordinate project priorities with production supervisors.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the shop.

Technical Knowledge:

Industrial Control Systems:

Working knowledge of:

• PLCs and remote I/O systems.
• HMIs and operator interfaces.
• Industrial networking.
• Control panel construction.
• UL 508A requirements.

Preferred familiarity with major manufacturers:

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell.
• Emerson.
• Phoenix Contact.
• ABB.
• Eaton.
• Siemens.
• Schneider Electric.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1-5 years of experience in utilities, manufacturing, or a similar industry.
• Prior project management experience required.
• Basic knowledge of construction and industry standards.
• PMP certification and natural gas experience are a plus.