Director of Project Management

Director of Project Management – Fenton, Michigan

Who We Are

At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers.

Position Summary

The Director of Project Management will lead the project management function across multiple locations and customer accounts within the construction, HVAC, and modular fabrication sectors. This role ensures successful execution from project award through start‑up, driving consistency, collaboration, and excellence in project delivery, on‑time delivery, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Project Managers to ensure professional growth and high performance.
• Oversee all phases of projects from award to start‑up, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Establish and enforce best practices for project management processes and tools.
• Ensure proper tracking of project timelines in ERP system.

Project Management

• Define and manage large‑scale programs that include multiple interdependent projects across modular construction, HVAC, and fabrication disciplines.
• Align program objectives with organizational strategy and customer requirements.
• Develop integrated project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery.
• Monitor project‑level risks, dependencies, and performance metrics; resolve escalated risks and mitigate proactively and communicate progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.>
• Track KPIs for project delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with multiple customers, ensuring alignment with expectations and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in project management within complex industries.
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple projects and teams across different locations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP certification preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to drive operational excellence.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of project cost controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.