Industrial Project Manager - 6-Month Contract (ESOP)

ITAC; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Safety Incentive Program

24/7 Chaplain Care

Job summary

ITAC is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial project development, execution, and compliance with contractual obligations. The role coordinates engineering and construction resources, manages scope, schedule, and budget, and drives project success through proactive leadership and client engagement.

The position is a seconded, full-time contract work anticipated to last 6 months with potential for direct hire. Onsite at the client locations in West Haven, CT and/or Piscataway, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in engineering, construction, or project management roles within the Industrial space (increasing with seniority)
• Multidiscipline project design experience.
• Familiarity with commissioning, startup, and construction support tasks.
• PMP or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred for senior-level positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development efforts, including scope definition, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Direct engineering, procurement, and construction teams during project execution to meet contractual commitments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring proper resource allocation and timely delivery.
• Manage project budgets, track financial performance, and negotiate change requests with clients.
• Ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables and services.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and maintain clear communication on project progress.
• Address project and client issues promptly and professionally.
• Support business development by pursuing new opportunities and assisting with proposals and pricing.
• Prepare proposals, execution plans, and project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Client engagement

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Job description

ITAC is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial project development, execution, and compliance with contractual obligations. The role coordinates engineering and construction resources, manages scope, schedule, and budget, and drives project success through proactive leadership and client engagement.

The position is a seconded, full-time contract work anticipated to last 6 months with potential for direct hire. Onsite at the client locations in West Haven, CT and/or Piscataway, NJ.