Senior Project Manager - Industrial Mechanical Construction

Senior Project Manager - Industrial Mechanical Construction

JH Kelly

Address: 821 3rd Ave
Longview, WA 98632

Salary:  -  USD / YEAR

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, and consistently exceeding expectations in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to shape the future with a century‑old industry leader.

Our company is a leading industrial construction firm with a century‑old legacy of excellence, innovation, and a passion for delivering exceptional projects.

We’re searching for a seasoned expert with deep industrial experience who can self‑generate workflow, mentor teams, and deliver projects ahead of schedule and under budget. You’re a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership, risk management, and relationship‑building skills. Comfortable overseeing concurrent projects in industrial mills and plants, you excel at driving repeat business, ensuring safety/quality excellence, and collaborating across all stakeholders. This role is based in Longview, WA, with travel to various job sites as needed.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead complex industrial construction projects from inception through turnover, overseeing preconstruction, design/virtual construction, fabrication, field installation, startup, and closeout. You’ll manage multiple concurrent projects and teams, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and at or below budget while generating consistent profits.

• 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 tools like Project M, Kelly Net, 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,…