Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in mechanical engineering and heavy industrial piping infrastructure to lead complex industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role requires a technically proficient leader who understands constructability, contract administration, and field execution across mechanical, civil, and (preferably) electrical scopes.

The ideal candidate combines engineering discipline with practical construction management experience and is comfortable operating in active industrial environments where safety, quality, and schedule performance are critical.

• Manage all phases of industrial construction projects including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Lead project kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and coordination sessions
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, and cost forecasts
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, and applicable codes
• Participate in or lead project estimating, quantity take-offs, scope reviews, and constructability analysis
• Support bid strategy development, subcontractor solicitation, and scope leveling
• Review drawings and specifications with a focus on mechanical piping systems, supports, civil interfaces, and equipment installation
• Identify risks, assumptions, and exclusions during bid and preconstruction phases

• Manage the submittal process including preparation, review, tracking, and approval
• Coordinate shop drawings, material data, welding procedures, test reports, and equipment submittals
• Ensure submittals align with contract documents, specifications, and engineering intent
• Interface with engineers and owners to resolve technical comments and approvals efficiently

• Lead the RFI process, including identification of design conflicts, scope gaps, and ambiguities
• Draft clear, technically accurate RFIs with supporting documentation and proposed solutions when appropriate
• Track RFI responses and integrate resolutions into project execution
• Coordinate multidisciplinary impacts involving mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical systems

• Identify, document, and price change events accurately and promptly
• Prepare change order requests, cost breakdowns, and schedule impact analyses
• Negotiate changes with owners, engineers, and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate project cost tracking, forecasting, and earned value reporting

• Administer prime contracts and subcontracts in accordance with contractual obligations
• Manage subcontractor scopes, pay applications, change orders, and compliance requirements
• Monitor project cash flow, billing, and cost controls
• Support claims avoidance through proactive documentation and communication

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and coordination
• Perform quality inspections related to piping installation, welding, supports, testing, and tie-ins
• Verify work is installed per drawings, specifications, codes, and approved submittals
• Coordinate with field supervision to resolve constructability and execution issues
• Participate in inspections, testing, and commissioning activities as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5–10 years of project management experience in industrial or heavy mechanical construction
• Strong experience with heavy piping systems, including process piping, utilities, and industrial infrastructure
• Solid understanding of civil construction interfaces (foundations, trenches, supports, underground utilities)
• Proven experience managing estimates, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contracts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and schedules
• Strong communication, documentation, and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel to active industrial job sites as required

• Masters of Science in Engineering discipline
• Exposure to electrical systems, controls, or instrumentation coordination
• Experience working in regulated or mission-critical environments (manufacturing, energy, utilities, wastewater, chemical, etc.)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification
• Experience with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.)

• Autonomy
• Opportunity to manage technically challenging, high-impact industrial projects
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (401k, health, dental, vision, bonus program)
• Long-term career growth with a respected construction organization
• Collaborative environment that values engineering expertise and field execution