Global Power Components

Project Manager

Global Power Components  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Title: Project Manager
Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)
Hire Type: Direct Hire


Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures that house fully equipped electrical distribution and control systems. The company specializes in complex weldments, fabricated metal buildings, and large custom power equipment assemblies serving critical infrastructure and industrial markets.


Global Power Components is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to support the execution of custom engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing projects. This role is ideal for junior to mid-level project management professionals with 2–7 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or construction-related environments. The Project Manager will play a hands-on role coordinating schedules, tracking production flow, monitoring materials, and collaborating across departments to ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with customer requirements. This position is heavily focused on managing processes, priorities, and communication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Execution
  • Manage multiple custom manufacturing projects simultaneously through daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
  • Support project execution from engineering review through production and shipment.
  • Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure customer commitments are met.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving production bottlenecks and workflow disruptions.
  • Monitor long-lead materials and critical components that may impact delivery schedules.
Scheduling & Workflow Management
  • Build, update, and maintain project schedules using Smartsheet and related tracking tools.
  • Adjust schedules and priorities based on production demands, engineering changes, and supply chain updates.
  • Coordinate workflow between engineering, purchasing, production, shipping, and sales teams.
  • Provide project status updates and help maintain visibility across departments.
Production & Engineering Support
  • Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and project documentation ahead of production release.
  • Follow up on incoming materials, inventory, and custom components required for upcoming projects.
  • Conduct occasional hands-on inspections of project components to verify readiness and accuracy.
  • Help ensure projects are prepared and organized before entering production.
Cross-Functional Communication
  • Participate in daily production meetings, scheduling reviews, and team huddles.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding project changes, risks, and schedule impacts.
  • Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maintain smooth project flow and execution.

Required:
  • 2–7 years of experience in project management, manufacturing coordination, engineering support, construction management, or related fields.
  • Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, construction, or engineer-to-order environments.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Smartsheet or similar project management software.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:
  • Experience with Smartsheet scheduling, dashboards, formulas, or workflow management.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or manufacturing documentation.
  • Exposure to custom manufacturing, metal fabrication, industrial equipment, or power systems industries.
  • Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, or similar).
  • Construction management or operations coordination experience.

Tools & Systems:
Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

PM Objectives/Goals:
1st Month – Spend time on shop floor, gain first-hand knowledge of assembly/build process and final product. Work with estimators and PMs for 4+ weeks to understand pricing model. Familiarize yourself with GPC project management process, file management, revision control, tracking tools.
2nd Month – Assist other PMs. Walk change orders through GPC process. Accompany PMs on customer visits, calls, negotiations. Assist with testing/QC on eHouses or Gen Enclosures.
3-4 Months – Learn more about utility and eHouse markets. Work with Sales team on forecasts and loading. Understand what makes each market uniquely rewarding and challenging. Evaluate cost/estimate model and compare it to final costs of the job. Work with accounting team and staff analysts.
For the next year – Work with Director to determine projects/account packages to own. Develop relationships with customers, network with professionals in supply chain to gain market insight. Manage transition of projects from current PMs. Manage deliverables of each job and understand schedules for engineering and production.
Next 6 months – Develop strategy to expand customer/project/account base.
Next 1-2 years – Develop PM Team/training strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Global Power Components

About Global Power Components

Global Power Components has been manufacturing power generation accessories since 1996. We offer competitive pricing, quality products, on time delivery and the best customer service possible. Whether you need a custom E-House, generator enclosure package, fuel tank or trailer our professional staff of engineers, electricians, and metal fabricators will make it happen. Global Power Components is located in Milwaukee, WI. our 400,000 sq. ft. facility has expanded our capabilities and enabled us to perform new services for our customers. With easy on/off access to Highways 94 and 43, shipping your product is never an issue. Since the relocation, Global Power Components has improved its on-time shipping to an astounding 97%. With our new facility, no project is too large and with our 75-ton crane, no project is too heavy. Global Power Components has developed into a family of employees that dedicate themselves to our customers and services. Our company is diversified in several industries to provide the security, experience, and confidence our customers deserve. However, we are small enough to ensure competitive prices, short lead times, and the ability to flow with last second design changes. For more information, visit us online at www.globalpowercomponents.com For your next custom project, think GPC.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1996
Website
globalpowercomponents.com
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