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 organization's 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

• Associate’s or bachelor’s 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 driver’s license required with no significant motor vehicle report (MVR) violations.
• Employees who incur $2,000 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.