Project Manager – Custom Automotive Operations

Mechanics & Body Shops Marketplace
  • San Ramon, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are a professional custom automotive company specializing in high-quality vehicle builds, restorations, and performance enhancements. We are seeking an entry-level Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of custom automotive projects. This role is well-suited for a motivated individual with strong organizational skills and an interest in project management within a technical, production-driven environment.

    The Project Manager will work cross-functionally with shop leadership, technicians, vendors, and customers to ensure projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with customer expectations and company standards.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the end-to-end management of custom automotive projects, from authorization through completion
    • Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure adherence to schedules
    • Serve as a point of coordination between production teams, management, vendors, and customers
    • Assist with project documentation, including work orders, change requests, and progress reports
    • Coordinate parts procurement and vendor communication to support project timelines
    • Identify potential risks or delays and escalate issues to senior management as appropriate
    • Participate in project review meetings and provide status updates
    • Assist with quality assurance checks prior to final vehicle delivery
    • Ensure compliance with internal processes and documentation standards

    Required Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or a related field preferred
    • Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
    • Effective written and verbal communication abilities
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, deadline-driven environment
    • Proficiency with basic office software, including email and spreadsheets
    • Professional demeanor with internal teams and external customers

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Exposure to automotive, manufacturing, or fabrication environments
    • Internship or entry-level experience in project coordination or operations
    • Familiarity with project tracking tools or ERP/shop management systems
    • Customer-facing or client coordination experience

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Competitive entry-level compensation commensurate with experience
    • Training and professional development opportunities
    • Clear career progression within project management or operations
    • Collaborative and performance-driven work environment
    • Health insurance plan paid in full for employee
    • 401-K retirement benefit
    • 2 weeks paid vacation per year
    • Paid holidays
    • Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM – No weekends!
    • Teamwork and camaraderie
    • A place you can be proud to work at and call home!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Ramon, California
    Websitehttps://www.mechanicsmarketplace.com

    Skills

    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Automotive Managementunmatched
    • Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Retail Managementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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