Project Manager (Industrial Services) Oak Park, MI

About the role

Barton Malow's Industrial Services team is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of a thermal power generation project on a long-term traveling assignment based out of our Oak Park, MI office, with an expected project duration of approximately 18–24 months. This role requires a collaborative leader experienced in managing heavy industrial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning support, and project closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Lead project teams by providing direction, mentorship, and support to project engineers, superintendents, and field staff.
• Oversee project document control, contract administration, submittals, RFIs, change management, and project reporting.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements, change orders, and cost proposals.
• Collaborate with field leadership to develop construction execution plans, site logistics, work packaging strategies, and project schedules.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with Barton Malow's safety program while promoting a strong culture of safety across all project activities.
• Oversee quality planning and execution to ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications and quality management requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams, and regulatory agencies to facilitate timely approvals and successful project delivery.
• Support business development efforts, client relationship management, and future project opportunities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing industrial or commercial construction projects, with demonstrated experience leading project teams.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasting, contract administration, and change management.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project assignments lasting approximately 18–24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting thermal power generation or power plant construction projects.
• Experience managing millwright, rigging, and/or boilermaker scopes of work.
• Experience leading self-perform construction operations.
• Experience with heavy industrial construction and/or major equipment installation.
• Experience developing and managing work packaging strategies.
• Experience implementing and managing quality control processes and quality management systems (QMS).
• Experience managing EPC, industrial maintenance, or outage projects.
• Familiarity with Lean construction principles and collaborative project delivery methods.