Job Information
Aerotek Project Manager in Rogers, Minnesota
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description
The Project Manager oversees customer orders from initiation through completion, serving as the primary point of contact for sales representatives, distributors, and direct customers. This role processes customer orders using ERP and CRM systems and ensures that ERP data, production jobs, purchasing activities, and inventory records remain fully aligned and operating smoothly within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact for sales representatives, distributors, and direct customers throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Process customer orders accurately and efficiently using ERP and CRM systems.
Manage purchase order receipts to ensure timely and correct entry into the ERP system.
Create jobs in the ERP system, including stock, sales, and subcontract jobs, in alignment with production and customer requirements.
Review jobs for time accuracy and completion to support reliable scheduling and cost tracking.
Perform job closing and job costing reviews to ensure accurate financial and operational reporting.
Support and monitor cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Contribute to inventory accuracy by identifying and resolving discrepancies in coordination with relevant teams.
Collaborate closely with production, purchasing, and other internal teams to keep operations synchronized and running smoothly.
Use Excel, Word, and Outlook to manage data, documentation, and communications related to projects and customer orders.
Provide responsive, professional customer service to address inquiries, resolve issues, and support ongoing customer relationships.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
At least 6 months of customer service-related experience.
At least 6 months of experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Hands-on experience working with ERP software in an operational or order-processing context.
Ability to manage multiple projects and customer orders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills to interact effectively with sales representatives, distributors, direct customers, and internal teams.
Solid organizational and time-management skills to support timely job creation, review, and closing.
Comfort working extensively within business systems to maintain accurate operational and business data.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Epicor ERP experience is highly preferred, particularly in a role that supports operations and data accuracy.
Previous experience in a project coordination or project management capacity within manufacturing is beneficial.
Proficiency with CRM systems to support customer interactions and order tracking.
Ability to analyze job costing and inventory data to help identify discrepancies or process improvements.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving order, job, or inventory issues.
Why Work Here?
Join a smaller, close-knit team that offers a genuine family feel, where your contributions are visible and valued. You will work in an environment that encourages collaboration, supports professional growth through hands-on responsibility, and allows you to have a meaningful impact on daily operations and customer satisfaction.
Work Environment
This position is based in an office environment within a manufacturing-focused organization. You will work extensively with ERP and CRM systems, including Epicor ERP if available, as well as standard office tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook. The role involves regular collaboration with internal departments such as production and purchasing, as well as ongoing communication with external customers, sales representatives, and distributors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rogers, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rogers,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.