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Electrical Construction, Industrial Automation, Engineering, Manufacturing

Project Manager - Manufacturing

Topeka, KSOnsiteFull Time$85,000–$105,000 /yrPosted 25 days ago

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Required skills

  • Project Manager
  • Manufacturing
  • Electrical Construction
  • Instrumentation
  • Automation
  • project controls
  • CPM schedule
  • Last Planner
  • White Board scheduling
  • RFI's

Nice to have

  • Construction Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering technology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Construction Management

Role summary

Interstates is seeking a Project Manager for its Manufacturing team, specializing in Electrical Construction, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Automation. While no prior knowledge in these fields is required, the role emphasizes coaching and development. The Project Manager will work closely with field crews to ensure projects stay on track and clients receive excellent service. Key responsibilities include assisting with project controls, schedule creation and updates, managing site communications, acting as a project analyst, supporting estimating and change orders, attending client meetings, and promoting a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, team-building, and communication skills, with a comfort in problem-solving and client interaction.

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

We are looking for the future leaders on our Interstates Project Management team. At Interstates, we specialize in Electrical Construction, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Automation. Yes, that may sound like a mouthful, but we do not require any knowledge in those fields. We believe in coaching, training, and development. There is not anything our team can not teach you, with a great attitude and desire to help our customers and teams. We strongly encourage you, apply today and find out how we can help launch your career.

As a Project Manager at Interstates, you'll work closely with our field crews to keep projects on track and ensure we deliver excellent work to clients, all while taking on some of the toughest challenges in the industry.

Here, integrity, trust and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, and every single day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support you need to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that provides you with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

At Interstates, our success starts with yours.

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
  • Sound to good to be true? Put in your application today, and allow Interstates to prove to you why we are an Industry Leader in more ways than one.

    Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project
  • Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team
  • CPM schedule creation and updating/communicating
  • Last Planner/White Board crew scheduling
  • RFI's, submittals, meeting minutes, and other site communication
  • Act as a project analyst; assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem solving and alternate methods to achieve project success
  • Provide estimating take-offs and other support for analysis and change orders
  • Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors
  • Prepare information for, and participate in, monthly project reviews
  • Assist in procurement and expediting of materials and subcontracts
  • Promote the Interstates safety culture daily
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work
  • Open to continuously adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully
  • Strong team building, interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
  • Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers
  • Education: Bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering technology, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management

    Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $85,000-$105,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.

    Travel: This position can be based out of Omaha, Nebraska, Fort Collins, CO, or Topeka, KS locations. Travel is to be expected around 20%-25% of the time.

    Benefits of Working at Interstates:

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
  • Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
  • Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
  • Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
  • Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
  • Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
  • Want to be a PM in 2-3 years. At Interstates, we can get you there!
  • Career Coaching
  • Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY
  • What You Should Know Before You Apply

    Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.

    Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.

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