Industrial Project Manager

THE EMPLOYEE CONNECT; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical contractor with more than 70 years of continuous growth is seeking an Industrial Project Manager in Newport News, Virginia. You will manage industrial mechanical construction projects from estimating through completion and act as the primary contact for industrial customers.

The strong candidate has hands-on industrial project management experience in process piping, steam systems, and similar environments, and keeps projects safe, on schedule, within budget, and to quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Industrial Project Management experience.
• Experience managing mechanical construction projects in industrial environments.
• Strong background in process piping, steam systems, alloy piping, central utility plants, or process equipment.
• Experience working in manufacturing facilities, shipyards, power generation, food & beverage, paper mills, or similar industrial facilities.
• Strong estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial mechanical construction projects from estimating through project completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial customers as the primary point of contact.
• Assist customers with project scope development and technical requirements.
• Prepare project estimates, proposals, budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and submittals.
• Track project costs, including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and change orders.
• Coordinate project execution with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, fabrication, and field operations.
• Lead project meetings and provide financial and progress updates to management.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Support commissioning, testing, startup, owner training, O&M manuals, and final project closeout.
• Identify project risks and resolve technical or operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Industrial project management

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Industrial management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Industrial Project Manager

Location: Newport News, VA

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite

Pay/Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000 per year

About the Role

A mechanical contractor with more than 70 years of continuous growth is seeking an Industrial Project Manager in Newport News, Virginia. You will manage industrial mechanical construction projects from estimating through completion and act as the primary contact for industrial customers.

The strong candidate has hands‑on industrial project management experience in process piping, steam systems, and similar environments, and keeps projects safe, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

This is a permanent, direct‑hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage industrial mechanical construction projects from estimating through project completion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial customers as the primary point of contact
• Assist customers with project scope development and technical requirements
• Prepare project estimates, proposals, budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and submittals
• Track project costs, including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and change orders
• Coordinate project execution with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, fabrication, and field operations
• Lead project meetings and provide financial and progress updates to management
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
• Support commissioning, testing, startup, owner training, O&M manuals, and final project closeout
• Identify project risks and resolve technical or operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Industrial Project Management experience
• Experience managing mechanical construction projects in industrial environments
• Strong background in process piping, steam systems, alloy piping, central utility plants, or process equipment
• Experience working in manufacturing facilities, shipyards, power generation, food & beverage, paper mills, or similar industrial facilities
• Strong estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Management, or a related field
• PMP certification
• Lean Six Sigma experience

Work Environment

• Proven stability: over 70 years of continuous growth in the mechanical contracting industry
• Opportunities across four specialized divisions serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients
• Major projects throughout southeastern and Central Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina
• Active involvement in charitable organizations and regional outreach

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
• Full-time, permanent position
• Strong track record of promoting from within and developing long-term careers

Screening Questions

1. How many years of industrial project management experience do you have?
2. Which industrial environments (process piping, steam, power, shipyard, manufacturing) have you worked in?
3. Are you able to work onsite in Newport News, VA?