Project Manager - Construction

The Project Manager is responsible for leading complex industrial piping and construction projects, providing strategic oversight from planning through execution and closeout. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably while coordinating field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. The Project Manager drives operational excellence across multiple simultaneous projects, maintains strong client relationships, and contributes to long-term business growth through effective leadership, financial oversight, and disciplined project execution.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial piping and construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage project estimating, contracts, and job cost tracking to ensure financial performance and accountability.
• Oversee project schedules and collaborate with project coordinators to maintain accurate financial and scheduling data.
• Conduct and lead job site meetings to align crews, subcontractors, and stakeholders on project objectives and progress.
• Supervise multiple self-perform projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule expectations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training to project team members and field personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee work involving boiler systems and related piping systems including steam, condensate, process piping, water, compressed air, and natural gas systems.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with crew members, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Identify risks, solve problems proactively, and make calculated decisions to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure projects meet high quality standards while balancing deadlines across multiple locations.
• Travel to project sites as required to support project oversight and execution.

Qualifications

• Seven to eight years of experience in piping and construction management.
• Demonstrated experience with estimating, contracts, job cost tracking, and project closeout processes.
• Experience running job site meetings and coordinating with project teams on financials and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of boiler systems and piping systems including steam, condensate, process piping, water, compressed air, and natural gas.
• Experience managing multiple self-perform projects simultaneously.
• Proven leadership ability with experience coaching, mentoring, and training team members.
• Willingness to travel extensively, primarily within the central United States.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Client-focused mindset with a “do whatever it takes” approach to project success.
• Self-motivated, flexible with work hours, and capable of balancing multiple priorities.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to anticipate next steps and manage project risks.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving capabilities.
• Persuasive communicator comfortable with difficult or courageous conversations.
• Highly organized multi-tasker with strong personal energy and initiative.
• Background in a skilled trade such as welding is beneficial.
• Ability to relocate if needed to support operational requirements.