Construction Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Construction Project Manager (CPM) is the primary boots-on-the-ground authority responsible for daily field execution contractor coordination schedule adherence safety leadership quality control and cost performance. This individual acts as the single source of truth on site translating owner objectives into executable field actions across general contractors trade partners OEMs engineers and inspectors.
This role requires deep industrial construction experience strong leadership presence and the ability to operate decisively in a high-risk live industrial environment.

CORE Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

On-Site Leadership & Daily Execution
Serve as the on-site project lead present daily throughout construction.
Manage all field activities including demolition civil structural mechanical electrical instrumentation and controls.
Maintain constant field visibility walking the site resolving conflicts and enforcing schedule scope and standards.
Act as the primary liaison between owner EPC/GC subcontractors and plant operations.

Safety & Environmental Compliance
Champion a zero-incident safety culture in a heavy industrial environment.
Enforce OSHA EPA and site-specific safety and environmental requirements.
Review and approve site-specific safety plans JSAs lift plans confined space procedures and LOTO protocols.
Lead daily toolbox talks safety walks and incident investigations. Schedule & Cost Control
Manage the integrated construction schedule coordinating look-ahead planning and milestone tracking.
Identify schedule risks early and implement recovery strategies.
Review contractor progress pay applications and change orders.
Support cost control through field-driven value engineering and productivity optimization.

Quality Management
Ensure all work meets engineering drawings specifications OEM requirements and industry codes.
Coordinate inspections testing and quality documentation.
Oversee punch list development corrective actions and closeout. Contractor & Trade Partner Management
Manage daily coordination with general contractors specialty trades and OEM installers.
Hold contractors accountable to scope manpower plans productivity targets and safety standards.
Facilitate issue resolution between overlapping scopes and phased work packages. Demolition Retrofit & Brownfield Execution
Oversee complex demolition sequencing adjacent to existing structures and live systems.
Manage retrofit challenges including:

• Tie-ins to existing utilities and process systems
• Structural modifications
• Equipment removal and replacemen
• Limited access and congestion

Coordinate shutdowns outages and commissioning windows with operations. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Provide daily and weekly field reports covering safety schedule manpower constraints and risks.
Lead on-site coordination meetings and construction progress reviews.
Escalate critical issues with clear options and recommendations. Commissioning & Turnover
Support mechanical completion commissioning and startup activities.
Ensure proper documentation as-builts and turnover packages.
Coordinate final inspections training and handover to operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Indirectly supervises employees onsite. Carries out indirect supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees planning assigning and directing work.

Skills

• The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required.
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly and respond effectively to clients peers and technical staff.
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficiency with computers and standard software including word processing spreadsheets and project management tools as well as PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley Siemens Schneider) SCADA and HMI systems and Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls Siemens Trane Honeywell).
• Knowledge of control system installation standards and commissioning processes.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs electrical schematics control panel drawings network diagrams and sequences of operation.

Competencies

• The requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully.
• Quality systems knowledge (ISO 9001)
• Auditing and compliance verification
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Team leadership and people management
• Quality metrics and data analysis
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate develop and direct people
• Time management critical thinking and active listening skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Education Certifications and Experience

• Associates or bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Automation Electrical Technology or related field.
• 5 years of experience with industrial controls automation systems commissioning or quality assurance.
• Experience with PLC DCS SCADA BAS or industrial automation systems.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

• Valid drivers license required with no significant motor vehicle report (MVR) violations.
• Employees who incur $2000 or more annually in company-related travel expenses are required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card; those below this threshold must maintain sufficient personal credit to cover business travel expenses.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the onsite/field duties the employee is required to:

Must be able to work full time on an active industrial construction site.

Ability to walk the site daily climb stairs/ladders and work around heavy equipment.

Willingness to work extended hours weekends and shutdown windows as required.

Operating a motor vehicle.

Ability to successfully work from remote location.

Travel Requirements

This is intended to be a 95% travel working on-site resulting in travel by plane motor vehicle or train.