What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager Automotive Restoration position at V8 Speed and Resto Shop?
Rev Up Your Career at V8 Speed & Resto Shop!
You’re the strategist who turns chaos into chrome. If you live for tight timelines, empowered teams, and turning rust into roaring art, this is your career. Can you empower every tech to speak freely, and drive projects that align with our Core Values, allowing craftsmanship, collaboration, and relentless growth.
Your Mission: Own Every Build from Blueprint to Burnout
You’ll steer complex restorations from kickoff to client reveal—on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. Empower fabricators, painters, and assemblers to own their milestones while keeping leadership, customers, and vendors perfectly synced. Every plan you build, every risk you crush, and every celebration you spark will reinforce a culture of trust, accountability, and pride.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
Develop comprehensive project plans for each restoration, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
Collaborate with the Team Leaders of each department to sequence work, allocate resources, and adjust schedules as needed.
Create and maintain up-to-date project documentation, including build sheets, schedules, and progress reports.
Coordination & Communication
Act as the central point of contact between clients, leadership, and internal teams.
Facilitate weekly progress meetings with technical teams to review status, resolve bottlenecks, and align priorities.
Provide leadership with accurate, timely updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Budget & Resource Management
Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budgets.
Coordinate with purchasing and parts departments to ensure materials are ordered and available on schedule.
Track labor and resource usage to optimize efficiency.
Quality Assurance & Delivery
Partner with the Team Leaders to ensure all work meets established quality standards at each stage of the build.
Conduct milestone reviews to verify completion of critical phases before advancing to the next stage.
Oversee final delivery preparation, including client walkthroughs, documentation, and post-delivery follow-up.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience: 3–5 years of project management experience, ideally in automotive restoration, custom fabrication, manufacturing, or similar project-based industries.
Project Management Skills: Strong ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Technical Understanding: Familiarity with automotive restoration processes, shop workflows, or manufacturing environments preferred.
Tools & Software: Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, ClickUp, Monday.com, or similar).
Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate challenges, develop solutions, and adjust plans under pressure.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred; PMP or equivalent certification a plus.
About Us:
We are a high-end automotive restoration shop specializing in custom, award-winning builds that combine craftsmanship, innovation, and precision. Each vehicle we restore is a one-of-a-kind project requiring meticulous planning, coordination, and communication across multiple technical teams. We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee our restoration projects from concept through delivery, ensuring every build is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000