JR Project Manager

RavenVolt Inc, An ABM Company; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial construction firm located in California is seeking a dynamic Project Manager – Industrial to lead complex construction projects. The role emphasizes strong leadership, meticulous planning, and safety compliance. Responsibilities include team coordination, project execution, cost and budget management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in project management within industrial construction and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within industrial construction or a related field.
• Demonstrated success managing complex industrial construction projects with 5+ years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors for project success.
• Develop detailed project schedules and manage project costs effectively.
• Champion safety compliance and ensure adherence to regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cost Tracking

Safety Compliance

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Site Tracker

Job description

Project Manager – Industrial

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager – Industrial to lead complex industrial construction projects with a focus on delivering exceptional results. This role requires strong leadership, meticulous planning, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and efficiency. Join our team and drive projects to success through effective coordination, risk management, and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Coordination & Leadership
  • Lead and coordinate internal teams, customers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Foster an inclusive team culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide clear direction and support to construction managers, engineers, and contractors, empowering them to excel.
  • Conduct purposeful weekly team and customer meetings with clear agendas and actionable outcomes.
  • Deliver concise, clear, and relevant project updates weekly, highlighting issues, solutions, schedule impacts, and progress.
  • Maintain an accurate Project Issues Log to track and resolve challenges promptly.
• Project Planning & Execution
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks by developing a comprehensive risk matrix tailored to project complexity.
  • Create detailed project execution plans to align teams and stakeholders on objectives and deliverables.
  • Manage subcontracted scopes of work, including developing scope documents, gathering pricing, setting up contracts, and overseeing performance.
  • Collaborate with the Estimating team to understand project estimates and subcontracting needs.
• Project Cost & Budget Management
  • Track project costs accurately throughout the project lifecycle, updating actual spend, committed costs, and projected spending monthly or as needed.
  • Manage change orders, maintaining a detailed log of potential, submitted, and approved changes, ensuring schedule impacts and profit margins are communicated clearly.
  • Maintain supporting documentation for change orders to support accounting and customer approvals.
• Project Schedule Management
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules that meet customer needs, contractual obligations, and internal forecasting requirements.
  • Update schedules weekly during construction, ensuring accuracy in key dates for revenue recognition and billing using tools like MS Project and Site Tracker.
• Safety Compliance
  • Champion a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Ensure subcontractors align with or exceed company safety standards.
• Procurement
  • Manage procurement of major equipment (e.g., switchgear, transformers, generators, batteries, CTs, PTs) to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Mitigate risks of equipment delays by ordering on schedule and proactively following up with suppliers on long‑lead items.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Drive a culture of innovation by encouraging feedback and implementing process improvements.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in industrial construction, integrating relevant advancements into project workflows.
  • Apply lessons learned and industry best practices to optimize project delivery.
• Qualifications
  • Proven experience in project management within industrial construction or a related field.
  • Proficiency in MS Project and other project management tools (e.g., Site Tracker).
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of managing cross‑functional teams and subcontractors.
  • Expertise in cost tracking, budgeting, and change order management.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment.
  • Ability to manage procurement processes and mitigate risks associated with equipment delivery.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Manager
    • Demonstrated success managing complex industrial construction projects, with at least 5 years of experience in a construction management or similar role.
  • Sr. Construction Manager
    • Demonstrated success managing complex industrial construction projects, with at least 10 years of experience in a construction management or similar role.