Industrial Project Manager

DrinkPAK; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead field execution across its capital construction portfolio, focused on delivering safe, high‑quality, on‑time projects. You will coordinate contractors, manage critical paths, and ensure turnover readiness from design through commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial construction, strong safety and regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with MS Project, Primavera, and Procore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital projects.
• Experience managing contractors, field execution, and construction schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Primavera, Procore.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and construction documents.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interface skills.
• Detail-oriented with documentation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.
• Lead day-to-day field execution, ensuring contractor coordination and safety.
• Manage construction critical path activities to protect FSP and start-of-production milestones.
• Drive punchlist closure, turnover documentation, and readiness for commissioning.
• Participate in Conceptual Design final reviews to validate constructability.
• Oversee site logistics, permitting coordination, inspections, and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor project budgets, change orders, and contractor performance; escalate risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain communication with Engineering Services, OEMs, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support DP3 construction completion while preparing DP4 construction readiness.
• 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

Skills

Project management

Field execution

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Related field experience acceptable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Procore

Job description

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.

LOCATION:

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

TYPE:

Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

BENEFITS:

The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

Key KPIs

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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, organization, and problem‑solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to problem‑solve and cross‑check documentation.

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.


• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.


• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest‑growing alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full‑service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.


• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above the head and below the waist.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.


• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10-12