Industrial Senior Project Manager

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Project Manager with deep experience in industrial mechanical projects—such as mills, refineries, pulp & paper facilities, and heavy piping installations—to lead our Industrial team and deliver excellence on complex, high-stakes construction projects valued between $10M and $20M (and larger). If you’re a proven leader who thrives on managing multiple teams, driving profitability, building lasting client relationships, open to travel, and consistently exceeding expectations in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to shape the future with a century-old industry leader.

Salary Range: $150,000–$185,000 (DOE) FLSA exempt.

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.

• Lead multiple project teams to successful outcomes on large-scale industrial projects, including piping and welding/code-compliant scopes.
• Oversee full project lifecycle: scheduling (CPM expert using MS Project or similar), budgeting, cost control, projections, variance analysis, and risk management.
• Direct project staff, manage concurrent projects, and ensure consistent application of company control procedures.
• Plan and manage estimates, schedules, and control systems; account for variances and create accurate cost-at-completion forecasts.
• Handle contract negotiations, change management, billings, forecasting, and timely collections.

• Develop strong relationships and repeat business with key client decision-makers.
• Market and sell JH Kelly industrial services to expand our client base.
• Maintain proactive, positive relationships with craft personnel, customer representatives, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams (safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT).

• Mentor, train, and develop Project Managers, Engineers, Interns, and staff.
• Serve as the "leader in charge" for single large projects when needed.
• Ensure adherence to all company safety and quality protocols with zero unresolved issues.
• Promote and follow standard company processes and policies.

• Utilize Project Management tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (expert-level Excel) for documentation, take-offs, and reporting.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support overall success.

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in full-cycle project management within the industrial sector, with proven expertise leading and successfully delivering industrial mechanical projects in the $10M–$20M range (and larger) in industrial mills/plants (piping, vessels, welding, fabrication, equipment, structural, civil, electrical). Consistent track record of delivering projects profitably (greater than bid margin), on/ahead of schedule, and developing repeat business.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related construction field.
• Skills:
  • Expert in CPM scheduling (MS Project preferred), budgeting, risk assessment, negotiations, and forecasting.
  • Fully proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam (mark-ups, take-offs), and intermediate-advanced Excel.
  • Experience with bids, POs, quantities, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, QA/QC, and safety.
  • Exceptional leadership, mentoring, communication (oral/written), and relationship-building abilities.
• Mindset: Self-starter, proactive, organized, energetic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Comfortable self-generating workflow and building trust with senior management.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; willingness to travel…