Sr Project Manager - Mechanical; Process Piping, Boiler services Millwright - Pulp & Paper, O&G, Advanced

Gryphon Oakwood is partnering with a leading industrial contractor in the Pacific Northwest to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead mechanical projects across the Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industrial mechanical professional to take ownership of complex projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive project performance across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in process piping, boiler services, and millwright operations, with a proven track record of delivering industrial projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and estimating through execution, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Manage industrial mechanical projects involving process piping, boiler services, millwright work, and associated equipment installation.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring resources, materials, and subcontractors are coordinated effectively.
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field personnel as required.
• Manage client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget commitments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, quality requirements, contractual obligations, and industry regulations.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, change orders, and claims management.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maximise project margins.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership, including progress updates, financial performance, and risk assessments.
• Support business development activities, client retention, and the identification of future project opportunities.

• Extensive industrial mechanical project management experience, ideally within Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex mechanical construction projects involving process piping, boiler services, and/or millwright operations.
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, execution, and closeout.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, change orders, and profitability.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, construction methods, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within industrial environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong client relationships and project delivery standards.
• Proficiency with project scheduling, cost-control, and project management software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Pacific Northwest as required.