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Project Engineer / Project Manager

GpacTennessee, IL

$50,000 - $90,000 / year

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Overview

Remote
On-site
Compensation
$50,000-$90,000/year

Job Description

Why This Role Stands Out

If you’re someone who likes variety, ownership, and fast-moving projects, this isn’t a sit-behind-a-desk PM job.

You’ll manage multiple custom manufacturing projects at once, working directly with customers, engineering designs, and production teams to bring steel fabrication to life.

Think:

  • Material handling racks, containers, and dunnage
  • Custom, one-off and short-run builds
  • Real ownership from quote to production to delivery

What You’ll Do

  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
  • Review technical drawings, specs, and blueprints to ensure accuracy
  • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and execution plans
  • Track progress, manage change orders, and communicate updates
  • Coordinate with production, vendors, and customers to keep jobs moving
  • Support production planning and efficiency tracking
  • Troubleshoot issues during fabrication and build

What You Bring

  • 3+ years in manufacturing or fabrication project management
  • Experience in steel, metal structures, or custom fabrication strongly preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings / blueprints
  • Strong Excel skills (you’ll use it daily)
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects (often 8–10 at once)
  • Strong communication skills, you’ll be customer-facing
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Degree in Engineering preferred, but experience counts

Compensation & Benefits

  • Paid overtime
  • Profit sharing
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • PTO + holiday pay
  • Vacation payout option
  • Career growth opportunities within a growing company

Email resume to

scott.slater@gogpac.com

Call 515-461-1578man

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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This job at Gpac is located in Tennessee, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $50,000 and $90,000 per year.
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