EPC Grain Project Lead: Client-First Delivery

Keen Project Solutions, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keen Project Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead all aspects of EPC project execution from inception through closeout, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and efficient delivery. You will oversee field operations, manage project controls, and coordinate designers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams while maintaining clear client communication.

You will build strong client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and represent the organization with professionalism to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related Engineering degree equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in EPC projects.
• Proven experience managing all EPC phases—engineering, procurement, and construction—with strong financial, schedule, and quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships, lead crossfunctional teams, and manage contractual and commercial responsibilities.
• Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management tools and familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., OSHA 30hour).
• Travel 30% or as needed, by air and ground.

Responsibilities

• DAY-TO-DAY PROJECT OPERATIONS
• Overall accountability for safe and productive field execution.
• Lead weekly project coordination meetings with the team to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.
• Review, forecast, and schedule manpower needs and communicate to the appropriate individuals timely.
• Resolve fieldlevel issues quickly to maintain progress and minimize downtime.
• Ensure material procurement, information, and constraints are being managed by the team.
• Maintain compliance with all company and client safety and quality requirements.
• Accountable for the project team following the company’s Core Processes.
• PROJECT CONTROLS AND REPORTING
• Develop and maintain project schedules, including milestones for engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Ensure timely billing to maximize earned value and cashflow on projects.
• Monitor selfperformed labor budget versus actual to ensure project success.
• Identify and document changes in scope or conditions and initiate change requests as appropriate.
• Forecast Estimated Cost at Completion and expected margins and communicate variances early.
• Conduct monthly project status reporting reviews with senior management.
• Monitor and report on KPI’s and measurable as assigned.
• COORDINATE DESIGNERS, SUBCONTRACTORS, VENDORS, AND FIELD TEAMS
• Act as the central communication point between engineering, procurement, and construction functions.
• Review design deliverables to ensure design intent aligns with constructability and budget.
• Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders are executed timely to meet the schedule.
• Ensure information flow between the design team and the field is timely and complete.
• CLIENT RELATIONS
• Serve as the primary client point of contact for all daytoday project matters.
• Lead regular client progress meetings and provide clear, accurate updates on status, issues, and next steps.
• Proactively communicate risks or changes and propose solutions before they escalated.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with client goals for schedule, quality, and cost.
• Maintain professionalism, responsiveness, and integrity in all client interactions.
• Gather client feedback throughout the project and adjust execution approach when needed.
• Support client satisfaction through transparency and problemsolving.
• BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Build and maintain longterm client relationships based on performance and trust.
• Identify potential future projects, scope expansions, or service opportunities with existing clients.
• Support proposal development, estimating, and bid reviews for new work.
• Provide lessons learned and project insights to improve pursuit strategies.
• Represent the company professionally at client meetings, site visits, and industry events.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive reputation that leads to repeat business.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Client relationship management

Project coordination

Communication

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related Engineering degree equivalent preferred

5+ years of progressive experience in EPC projects

Proven experience managing all EPC phases—engineering, procurement, and construction—with strong financial, schedule, and quality outcomes

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships, lead crossfunctional teams, and manage contractual and commercial responsibilities

Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management tools and familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., OSHA 30hour)

Travel 30% or as needed, by air and ground

Job description

Keen Project Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead all aspects of EPC project execution from inception through closeout, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and efficient delivery. You will oversee field operations, manage project controls, and coordinate designers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams while maintaining clear client communication.

You will build strong client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and represent the organization with professionalism to