Industrial Project Manager

Grunau Company, Inc.; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short + Long-Term Disability

401K plan

Profit sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

A prominent contracting firm is seeking an Industrial Project Manager to oversee project execution and team development. The role involves estimating small industrial projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring safety and operational excellence. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 5+ years in mechanical contracting. The position offers competitive pay, plus excellent benefits including medical and 401K options, aimed at fostering long-term employee growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical contracting focused on industrial piping or related field.
• Experience with project management and directing teams.
• Knowledge of ASME piping codes and safety standards.
• Understanding of industrial construction practices, processes and standards.
• Experience guiding others with effective management and communication.
• Experience preparing estimates in process piping projects.
• Solid skillset using Microsoft Office products and new software systems.

Responsibilities

• Estimate industrial small projects in plumbing, pipefitting, and sheetmetal.
• Forecast and schedule labor effectively.
• Conduct safety audits for a safe work environment.
• Develop new business relationships and lead proposals.
• Communicate with Foremen and Crew to develop positive relationships.
• Perform safety audits and plan safe job sites from start to finish.
• Lead proposal generation and presentations.
• Apply deep knowledge of industrial mechanical systems and ASME codes.
• Deliver projects meeting or exceeding gross margin targets.

Skills

Estimating small projects

Mentoring young professionals

Forecasting labor hours

Safety audits

Understanding industrial systems

Project management

Customer relationship management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Grunau'sIndustrial Project Managersdifferentiate themselves and Grunau through excellent project execution. They own their personal development and create strong relationships with our customers. They sell the majority of their own work. Their skill level allows them to be effective mentors to other Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

Essential Tasks for an Industrial Project Manager include:

• Estimating industrial small projects for all three trades (Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Sheetmetal)
• Teaching and mentoring Assistant Project Managers in small project and change order estimating
• Proactively assist the Grunau Estimating team with completing larger industrial project estimates

Managing Labor

• Forecasting labor hours
• Scheduling labor
• Communicating and developing positive relationships with the Foremen and Crew

Safety

• Perform safety audits to ensure a safe work environment
• Communicate safety concerns with Foremen and Crew
• Proactively plan for a safe job site from beginning of the project to the end
• Own the relationship with their customers
• Actively seek and develop new business relationships
• Lead and participate in proposal generation and presentation

Technical Knowledge

• Apply a deep knowledge of industrial mechanical systems
• Apply knowledge of ASME process piping codes and standards to deliver value for customers

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrate leadership through continuous improvement of self and Grunau processes
• Follow Project Management Process Map
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed individual gross margin plan

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or Equivalent Experience in Pipe Trades

Required Demonstrated Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical contracting specializing in industrial piping, manufacturing or related field
• Demonstrable success developing and maintaining customer relationships
• A thorough understanding of industrial construction practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
• Experience directing/guiding others using effective management and communication techniques to maximize field employee performance
• Experience preparing estimates in process piping projects
• Solid skillset using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to gain proficiency in new software systems

PAY RANGE: Pay dependent upon level of experience and education. Base Salary + Incentive based on company performance.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short + Long-Term Disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, Opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program.

STATEMENT: Grunau Company Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities to apply. Grunau intends to make reasonable accommodations for qualified job applicants and employees with disabilities.