Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager (Global Facilities)

Lehigh Valley, PA

Our client is a global leader in Industrial Manufactural and Mechanical Solutions. With over a dozen manufacturing facilities and a presence in 140+ countries, the company provides mission-critical infrastructure and fire protection systems for the oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and commercial building sectors. Join a legacy of innovation backed by thousands of global patents and a diverse, multi-lingual workforce dedicated to engineering excellence.

Position Summary

The Construction Project Manager oversees facility projects on a global scale. Responsibilities range from general facility maintenance and retrofits to large-scale building construction and the integration of complex production systems. This role bridges the gap between concept and implementation, working closely with Manufacturing Engineering to support worldwide infrastructure initiatives.

• Project Lifecycle Management:
  Lead facility expansions, layout designs, and system implementations from initial data analysis to final hand-off.
• Financial Oversight:
  Analyze project costs, prepare comprehensive budgets, and manage vendor bidding processes.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Evaluate existing infrastructure and operational systems to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Maintenance & Risk:
  Coordinate infrastructure maintenance schedules; lead emergency response efforts to minimize downtime and mitigate risk during unexpected events.
• Compliance & Safety:
  Ensure all projects adhere to local/international building codes, OSHA, and environmental health and safety standards.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the central point of contact for internal teams (Safety, Quality, Accounting, Sourcing) and external contractors.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Sciences is preferred. Equivalent professional experience in a construction/facilities discipline will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Essential Experience &

Skills:

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Construction Project Management or Facilities focus).
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and creating technical drawings and specifications (AutoCAD).
• Proven experience managing the competitive bid process, RFIs, addendums, and change orders.
• Functional knowledge of Architectural, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing) systems.
• Expert-level use of Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project (or equivalent PM software).

Preferred "Plus"

Skills:

• Experience with Foundry operations or heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Industrial Utility Systems:
  Compressed air, cooling water systems (chillers/towers), and piping.
• Experience with Process Ventilation:
  Dust collection and fume extraction systems.

If you are seeking a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this opportunity contact Krista at