Junior Manufacturing Project Manager

Junior M anufacturing Project Manager (Centennial, CO) Pay: $66k-$80k annually DOE Expiration Date of Job Posting: Continuous POSITION SUMMARY: The Junior Project Manager leads customer switchboard projects through Winn-Marion’s UL 891 shop, from order entry through submittals, procurement, fabrication, testing, shipment, and closeout. This role owns each project’s scope, schedule, and budget and is the customer’s main point of contact. The Junior Project Manager coordinates day-to-day shop operations, including production scheduling, material readiness, and UL compliance, so that every switchboard ships complete, correctly labeled, and on time. The position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, the shop floor, and Accounting. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing projects or operations in electrical equipment manufacturing, a panel shop, or a similar environment. Working knowledge of low-voltage switchboards, panelboards, or control panels, and of the UL 891 or UL 508A standards. Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and BOMs. Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and change orders. Experience using an ERP or MRP system to manage BOMs, work orders, and purchase orders. Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools. Ability to lead cross-functional meetings and hold internal teams and suppliers to their commitments. Strong customer-facing communication skills, written and verbal. Strong organization, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities at once. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Project management certification (PMP or CAPM) preferred. Experience hosting UL Follow-Up Services inspections preferred. Familiarity with circuit breakers and distribution equipment from major manufacturers preferred. Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods preferred. Experience serving oil and gas, utility, data center, or industrial customers preferred. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead project kickoff after award, reviewing customer purchase orders, specifications, and quotes to confirm scope, ratings, and delivery requirements. Serve as the customer’s primary contact, giving regular updates on submittals, schedule, and ship dates. Manage the submittal and approval process with Engineering, tracking drawing revisions and customer approvals so that releases stay on schedule. Own project schedules, budgets, and margins; track actual costs against the estimate and flag overruns early. Manage scope changes by preparing and pricing change orders with Sales and Engineering and getting customer approval before work proceeds. Close out projects, including final documentation, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranty handoff. Shop Operations and Scheduling Build and maintain the shop production schedule, sequencing jobs by ship date, priority, and material availability. Monitor shop capacity and labor hours, and work with the shop supervisor on staffing, overtime, and priorities. Make sure BOMs, drawings, and work orders are complete and materials are kitted before jobs are released to the floor. Lead weekly production meetings to review progress, clear bottlenecks, and align priorities across departments. Track and report shop performance, including on-time delivery, backlog, labor efficiency, and rework. Materials and Suppliers Work with Purchasing to order long-lead components such as breakers, enclosures, and bus materials so they arrive in time for the build. Expedite open purchase orders, confirm supplier ship dates, and develop recovery plans for late or short material. Coordinate with Receiving and Quality to resolve damaged or nonconforming material. Manage UL label inve…

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