Senior Project Manager, Construction

Industrial Project Manager, Construction

This role involves leading the planning, execution, and delivery of industrial, manufacturing, and capital projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

• Lead end-to-end project execution using standard project management methodologies, defining scope, success criteria, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and resource plans while conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review technical drawings, specifications, and documents, ensuring all designs meet operational and safety requirements.
• Coordinate the installation, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment, overseeing construction activities and layout changes within manufacturing environments.
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, operations, finance, safety, and leadership teams, facilitating design reviews and stakeholder alignment meetings.
• Manage vendor and OEM relationships, including procurement activities, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Create detailed project budgets and capital requests, tracking costs, forecasts, and variances through ERP systems while managing change orders and invoicing.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including stage‑gate deliverables, as‑built records, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on project progress, risks, milestones, and financial performance, ensuring transparency and alignment across all stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 3–10+ years of industrial, manufacturing, construction, or CAPEX project management experience with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing equipment installation, facility upgrades, automation systems, or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, automation technologies, and manufacturing equipment operations.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms for cost tracking and resource management.
• Excellent analytical, budgeting, and cost‑control capabilities with attention to financial performance and variance management.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to wear PPE and perform field walks and inspections in industrial/manufacturing environments.

• Master’s degree or MBA in a relevant discipline.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• OSHA 30 or industry‑specific safety training credentials.
• Experience with EPC, design‑build, or stage‑gate project delivery methodologies.
• Proven track record leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams in fast‑paced operational settings.
• Familiarity with navigating operational constraints such as production downtime scheduling and complex plant safety protocols.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Estimated compensation:  –  USD per year.
• Location:
  
  On‑site – Middletown, RI.
• Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.