Job Description

Project Manager – Heavy Industrial Manufacturing (2-Year Contract / Potential Direct Hire)

Location: Greater Toledo, OH Area
Employment Type: Contract (2-year), with potential for direct hire

Overview
We’re seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead and execute multiple small capital projects across a heavy industrial manufacturing facility. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure safe, high-quality execution in a demanding production environment that fabricates high-performance alloy and engineered materials used in applications such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and close-out of small to mid-sized capital projects across the plant.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes, risk registers, and communication plans.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders, including operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, and external contractors/vendors.

• Ensure projects comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality requirements.

• Facilitate design reviews, procurement of materials/equipment, and installation strategies.

• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project status to leadership.

• Anticipate, identify, and resolve issues that could impact schedule, budget, or safety outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or similar environment (steel, alloys, metals, fabrication, processing).

• Proven experience managing capital projects from initiation through execution and close-out.

• Strong understanding of construction, mechanical/electrical systems, process improvements, and industrial equipment installation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while driving results.

• Excellent stakeholder communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Proficiency with scheduling and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or comparable software).

• Commitment to safety and compliance in industrial settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• PMP, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar project management certification.

• Experience working with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Running project kickoff meetings with cross-discipline teams.

• Monitoring work progress, resolving bottlenecks, and adjusting execution plans as needed.

• Ensuring contractors and internal teams comply with safety and quality standards.

• Delivering weekly/monthly project updates and cost forecasts to stakeholders.

• Celebrating milestones and ensuring smooth turnover to operations.

Why This Role Matters
You’ll be a pivotal player in improving infrastructure, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency at a facility that produces highly engineered materials used in critical, performance-driven markets. Your leadership will directly impact uptime, safety, and long-term plant performance.