Industrial Project Manager - Power Plant Construction

Barton Malow; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow's Oak Park, MI office is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial construction projects, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery on time and within budget. Travel assignments will require full-time presence on job sites for durations of several weeks to several years.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing industrial or commercial construction projects, with demonstrated experience leading project teams.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasting, contract administration, and change management.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project assignments lasting approximately 18–24 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning support, and project closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Lead project teams by providing direction, mentorship, and support to project engineers, superintendents, and field staff.
• Oversee project document control, contract administration, submittals, RFIs, change management, and project reporting.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements, change orders, and cost proposals.
• Collaborate with field leadership to develop construction execution plans, site logistics, work packaging strategies, and project schedules.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with Barton Malow's safety program while promoting a strong culture of safety across all project activities.
• Oversee quality planning and execution to ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications and quality management requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams, and regulatory agencies to facilitate timely approvals and successful project delivery.
• Support business development efforts, client relationship management, and future project opportunities as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Industrial construction

Budget & scheduling

Safety management

Client relations

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Barton Malow's Oak Park, MI office is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial construction projects, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery on time and within budget. Travel assignments will require full-time presence on job sites for durations of several weeks to several years.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects.