Industrial Construction Project Manager (Power & Energy)

Wyatt Field Service; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA employer contribution

Dental coverage

Short-Term Disability

Vision coverage

Fitness reimbursement

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Wyatt Field Service is seeking an experienced Industrial Construction Project Manager to lead heavy industrial construction projects within the power generation and energy sectors. You will plan, execute, control costs, schedule work, administer contracts, and manage client relationships to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget results.

You will coordinate with field operations, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive project success, profitability, and compliance with quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management experience in heavy industrial construction.
• Experience supporting industrial, power generation, energy, or related projects.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field; or combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing project controls, budgeting, cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting estimating and preconstruction activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple phases of power generation and heavy industrial construction projects.
• Collaborate with superintendents, teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
• Review project schedules and monitor labor productivity and equipment utilization.
• Analyze costs and forecasts; manage contracts and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with engineering specs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for project communications.
• Provide leadership in problem solving, risk mitigation, and decision making.
• Align project controls, construction execution, and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Relationship building

Project management

Contract administration

Change management

Risk mitigation

Project controls

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Would you like to be part of a company that is employee owned? We invite you to consider joining WYATT.

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Construction Project Manager to lead heavy industrial construction projects within the power generation and energy sectors. This role is responsible for project planning, execution, cost control, scheduling, contract administration, and client relationship management, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. By partnering with field operations, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, you will play a critical role in driving project success and operational excellence.

ABOUT WYATT

Since 1913, WYATT has been a trusted leader in heavy mechanical construction, turnaround services, maintenance, and capital projects. For more than a century, we have safely delivered complex projects across the refining, petrochemical, industrial, and power sectors through skilled craftsmanship, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety. As an employee‑owned company, we take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

DAY IN THE LIFE

As an Industrial Construction Project Manager, your day centers on overseeing multiple phases of power generation and heavy industrial construction projects while balancing safety, schedule, budget, and client expectations. You collaborate closely with superintendents, project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to coordinate resources, resolve issues, and maintain progress toward key milestones. Daily responsibilities include reviewing project schedules, monitoring labor productivity and equipment utilization, analyzing costs and forecasts, managing contracts and change orders, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. You serve as the primary point of contact for project communications, providing leadership in problem solving, risk mitigation, and decision making. Your ability to align project controls, construction execution, and stakeholder expectations directly contributes to successful project delivery, customer satisfaction, and company profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five (5) years of project management experience in heavy industrial construction environments.
• Experience supporting industrial, power generation, energy, or related construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.
• Experience managing project controls, budgeting, cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting estimating and preconstruction activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple concurrent project activities.
• Valid state‑issued driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management methodologies, contract administration, change management, risk mitigation, and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills.

BENEFITS

WYATT provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our 401(k) includes an employer match and annual non‑elective contribution. We offer medical coverage with an employer contribution toward an HSA, company‑paid dental coverage and Short‑Term Disability, vision coverage, fitness reimbursement, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a successful employee‑owned organization.

WYATT is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. Pre‑employment drug screen and background check required.