Industrial Project Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading all day‑to‑day field execution activities across DrinkPAK’s capital construction portfolio, typically focused on a specific site. Ensure safe, high‑quality, and on‑schedule delivery of major greenfield and brownfield projects. This role owns contractor coordination, field execution, punchlist closure, turnover readiness, and construction critical path management to protect First Saleable Product (FSP) and start‑of‑production dates.

The leader serves as a key interface between Engineering Services, OEM partners, general contractors, and plant leadership, ensuring constructability, sequencing, and risk mitigation are embedded from conceptual design through commissioning. This role is a Field‑Execution‑Focused Construction Leader.

The position can be based either at Drink Pak’s Headquarters (DP1) in Santa Clarita, California, or our Texas Facility (DP2) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Full Time;
Salaried / Exempt

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more.

• Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.
• Lead day‑to‑day field execution, ensuring contractor coordination, safety compliance, and adherence to construction schedules.
• Manage construction critical path activities to protect FSP and start‑of‑production milestones.
• Drive punchlist closure, turnover documentation, and readiness for commissioning and startup.
• Participate in Conceptual Design final reviews to validate constructability, sequencing, and installation feasibility.
• Oversee site logistics, permitting coordination, inspections, and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor project budgets, change orders, and contractor performance; escalate risks proactively.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clear communication with Engineering Services, OEMs, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support DP3 construction completion while preparing DP4 construction readiness, recognising overlapping project timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, field reports, and progress tracking systems.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all site activities.
• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network‑wide, 75% travel.

• Construction Schedule Adherence
• Safety Performance:
  Zero recordable incidents; 100% contractor compliance
• Punchlist Closure Lead Time, 30 days post‑mechanical completion
• Turnover Package Accuracy
• Critical Path Variance
• Change Order Accuracy & Control
• Commissioning Readiness On‑Time
• Field Issue Resolution Lead Time
• Contractor Productivity = Top Quartile vs. industry benchmarks
• Constructability Review Effectiveness:
  Zero major rework events attributable to design gaps

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 5+ years of construction project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, field execution, and construction schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Proven ability to anticipate issues, manage risks, and drive accountability.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation,…