Project Manager
Matern Staffing is hiring a Project Manager for leading designer and manufacturer of automated plastics systems in Fredericksburg, VA. As plastics provides the backbone for numerous industries due to its versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness, the Project Manager serves as the backbone for the projects they manage.
As a Project Manager you'll be the person the customer trusts to see their commercial projects become a reality, from purchase order entry to final installation. Sure, it can be challenging to coordinate materials, schedules, and budgets, but completing a project and seeing the customer’s smiles make it all worth it.
This is a direct hire position with benefits listed below.
Salary:
- $70,000 to $110,000/yr
Benefits:
- More coming soon!
What You’ll Do:
- Review purchase orders for contract details, pricing, scope, and execution
- Lead order entry meetings and manage drawing/documentation requirements
- Coordinate the procurement of materials and services from external suppliers
- Conduct site visits or web meetings to assess field conditions and ensure alignment with system specifications
- Schedule and negotiate subcontracted installation services
- Communicate site requirements (e.g., utilities, storage, building alterations) and ensure readiness for system commissioning
- Monitor project milestones and ensure timely execution through regular ERP queries and meetings
- Anticipates problems, misunderstandings, and daily issues and implements effective solutions that meet time, safety, and budget constraints
- Manage project scope, schedule, change orders, and costs, addressing changes and delegating work as needed
What You’ll Need:
- At least 5 years’ previous project management experience (within the food or plastics industry experience is preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Critical Path, and Dependencies
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
- SAP (ERP) business system practical experience (plus)
About our client:
Our client is the U.S. leader in designing and manufacturing automation systems for the plastics industry.
About Matern Staffing:
For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
