Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple industrial construction and facility infrastructure projects simultaneously, with individual and combined project budgets exceeding $50 million.
• Lead projects through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Cook up cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Facilities, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, EHS, and external contractors.
• Review engineering drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, P&IDs, construction documents, and technical specifications.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of industrial electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chiller, and utility systems.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, building codes, environmental regulations, and governmental requirements.
• Manage contractor performance, RFIs, change orders, project documentation, and construction quality.
• Identify project risks, troubleshoot technical challenges, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Cook up utility infrastructure projects with utility providers, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Provide regular executive updates regarding project status, schedules, budgets, and risks.

Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics teams to develop equipment procurement strategies aligned with project schedules.
• Cook up long-lead equipment purchases to ensure materials arrive in accordance with construction milestones.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing timelines and delivery schedules to minimize project delays.
• Develop staging, storage, and material handling plans for large industrial equipment and construction materials.
• Cook up transportation, site deliveries, crane schedules, and installation sequencing with contractors and logistics partners.
• Cook up collaboration with internal warehouse teams to ensure proper receipt, inventory, and preservation of project materials.
• Identify supply chain risks and proactively develop contingency plans for critical equipment and utilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7+ years of project management experience leading industrial construction or manufacturing facility projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects exceeding $50 million.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Required Technical Skills

• Electrical Systems
• Strong understanding of medium voltage electrical distribution systems
• Expert knowledge of 480V three-phase electrical systems
• Three-phase power distribution and industrial electrical infrastructure
• Electrical equipment installation and commissioning
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Electrical one-line diagrams
• Wiring diagrams
• Construction drawings
• Equipment layouts
• P&IDs (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Mechanical & Facility Systems
• Industrial HVAC systems
• Chiller systems
• Cooling water systems
• Compressed air systems
• Industrial water distribution systems
• Natural gas systems
• Facility electrical distribution systems
• Basic industrial mechanical systems
• Industrial utility infrastructure (air, water, gas, electricity)
• Engineering & Construction
• Engineering calculations
• Utility coordination
• Construction sequencing
• Cost estimating
• Budget forecasting
• Schedule development and project controls
• Contractor management
• Commissioning and startup activities

Required Competencies

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing and construction environment.