Project Manager

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