Project Manager Summary Ready to lead high-stakes industrial equipment projects from inception to completion? Join SMS group as a Project Manager, The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing assigned rolling mill equipment rebuild projects from order receipt through final delivery. Acting as the primary customer contact throughout project execution, the Project Manager ensures alignment between customer expectations and workshop operations while coordinating activities across Operations, Materials, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics. Who we are At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. www.sms-group.us What you’ll do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer rebuild and repair projects.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery commitments.
- Coordinate project execution with Operations, Materials, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks related to schedule, materials, technical issues, and costs.
- Ensure customer requirements, specifications, and contractual obligations are clearly communicated and executed.
- Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status reviews, and customer progress updates.
- Track project budgets, labor hours, material costs, and overall project profitability.
- Manage scope changes, customer requests, and change order documentation.
- Coordinate inspections, quality documentation, testing activities, and final customer acceptance requirements.
- Escalate issues that may impact delivery, quality, safety, or profitability.
- Support quotation reviews and project handovers from Sales to Operations.
- Maintain accurate project reporting, forecasting, and customer communication throughout the project lifecycle.
What you’ll need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/management discipline preferred with 7 plus years of experience.
- Above education requirement may be offset with 7 plus years of prior experience.
- Additional preferred education / training / certification: MBA, PMI certification (or equivalent).
- Experience in a Project Management position and knowledge of common project management procedures is preferred
- Experience requirements may be partially replaced by verifiable experience as a Project Engineer, Contract Administrator, or other related functions.
What we offer Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more! What we do SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source. SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test. #LIOnsite