Project Manager - Manufacturing

Interstates is growing, and we are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Interstates Manufacturing team. The Project Manager will be responsible for the company client coordination required throughout the period of client and partner relationship development and manufacturing, as defined in the primary job duties section, below. This position will organize and control the preparations and execution of manufacturing contracts to meet company objectives of schedule, cost, quality, and safety. This position will manage a set of varying quantity and size projects, or programs, based on their developing skill level and project workload. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our team and external customers.

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Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Our Why:

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

Benefits:

• Eligibility for Weekly Per Diem will be reviewed with candidates and decided during the hiring process.
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Vacation
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Incentives
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities

• Utilize proper planning processes to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Drive design decisions and schedule with clients, partners, and internal teams
• Manage change orders and overall project budgets
• Collaborate with internal resources and external subcontractors and clients
• Manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to partner with supply chain resources to quote material and manage subcontractor quotes
• Facilitate project update meetings with clients and partners
• Ability to financially track projects monthly
• Work closely with manufacturing facilities to ensure a high level of planning and collaboration on manufacturing progress
• Administer and process internal and external documentation for contracts
• Maintain client and partner expectations and relationships
• Lead with and drive Interstates safety culture
• Build and manage schedules
• Self-starter to complete projects within bid time constraints (time management).
• Ability to lead teams that work towards project success.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Business Administration, or similiar major (preferred, not required)
• Within 2-5 years of related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and related experience/training
• Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Accubid or experience with Estimating software (preferred, not requiried)
• Utilize scheduling software

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal tactfully with employee, owners, and customers
• Ability to display and convey a positive image of self and the company to all individuals in daily duties
• Able to track and organized project and information
• Works cooperatively with others in a team environment Has an overall knowledge of safety policies and can enforce such policies

Travel:

This position will be based out of Topeka, Kansas (Onsite).

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug free work environment.