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Project Manager – Custom Fabrication & CAD Design
Location: Manchester, Iowa | In-Office
Our client, a local mobile storage service that provides full fabrication solutions tailored to customers’ needs — including customized shipping containers, mobile offices, and modular structures serving customers across the Midwest and beyond — is seeking a technically skilled Project Manager with CAD experience.
This role sits at the intersection of design, engineering, and fabrication. You will partner closely with Sales to translate customer concepts into buildable plans and manage custom projects from initial feasibility through shop production and delivery.
Each day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this position ideal for someone who loves problem-solving, cross-team coordination, and hands-on involvement in the build process.
This is not a purely desk-based role — you’ll spend time in the fabrication shop, reviewing drawings with production leads, ensuring projects are buildable, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management
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- Own project scope, schedules, and deliverables from sale to completion
- Serve as liaison between Sales and Fabrication teams
- Prepare work orders, BOMs, timelines, and installation instructions
- Identify and resolve design or material issues proactively
- Technical Design
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- Use CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) to create/modify drawings
- Verify dimensions and construction methods with fabrication staff
- Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and manufacturability standards
- Fabrication Support
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- Review ongoing work in the shop and implement revisions when needed
- Assist with estimating materials and tracking changes throughout the build
- Provide clear direction to ensure customer specifications are met
Qualifications
- CAD/3D modeling proficiency required
- Background in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or drafting
- Strong cross-functional project coordination experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and customer-facing teams
- Willingness to work on the shop floor when needed
Compensation & Career Growth
- Estimated Salary Range: $65,000 – $95,000 (DOE)
- Growth path toward Project Engineering or Engineering Lead responsibilities
👉 Apply today through KSI to be considered for this direct-hire opportunity with our client.
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Salary : $65,000 - $95,000