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Project Manager - Machine Shop

Mid-State Machine
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing projects from start to finish. They ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Lead and manage project teams.
  • Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Monitor project progress and identify potential risks.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Resolve project-related issues and problems.
  • Close out projects upon completion.
  • Purchase supplies and materials necessary to support assigned projects, ensuring alignment with budget expectations and project timelines; monitor order status and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
  • Create drawings using SolidWords based on samples and/or sketches.
  • Estimate jobs involving machining and welding.

 

Education:

  • PMP certification preferred

 

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.

 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
  • Ability to use project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Location and Travel:

  • 2730 Mine and Mill Road, Lakeland, Florida 33801
  • May require occasional travel to project sites or client locations.

 

Work Environment:

  • Corporate office environment
  • This is a full-time position. Must be willing to work nights, weekends & holidays, when necessary. 
  • Mid-State maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background check that verifies criminal history.

 

Physical Requirements:

Talk/Hear: Frequently talks to others in person or by radio. Frequently hears information through radio or other means.

Stand/Sit: Occasionally stands, frequently sits.

Walk: Occasionally walks.

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects. 

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.

See: Visual acuity.

Carry, Weight, Lift: Occasionally carries, weighs, or lifts objects up to 50 pounds. 

Exposure to Work: May be exposed to moderate noise levels. May be exposed to temperature extremes.



Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Mid-State participates in E-Verify. Go to https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify to learn more.

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