Fabrication Planner

Redwood Materials is looking for a Fabrication Project Planner to support the Fabrication and Engineering teams by aligning the fabrication resources with the top priorities of the company’s multiple business units.  

Responsibilities will include:  

• Utilize knowledge of the Fabrication team’s equipment and skill sets to select projects that align with our capabilities 
• Work directly with business group leaders and project managers to develop and communicate detailed project plans, including tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Use project management software to create Gantt charts and critical path analyses 
• Work directly with the Fabrication leadership to resource each project correctly to achieve desired timelines 
• Monitor project progress and update schedules as needed 
• This role will have complete ownership of the Fab project schedule, updating for high priority, urgent requests and communicating changes to the business group and Fab shop leaders 

Desired Qualifications  

• Experience in project planning and management in the mechanical design and/or manufacturing field 
• Hands-on and detailed oriented approach to problem solving 
• Metal fabrication and machine shop experience 
• Experience with heavy industrial equipment  
• Good computer skills; MS Office, etc. 
• Skilled in project management software and reporting tools 
• Experience in a startup or otherwise dynamic environment, producing low volume, custom prototypes