Senior Industrial Project Leader - Contract-to-Hire

ITAC; West Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental 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 Senior Project Manager to lead industrial project development, execution, and governance. The role focuses on scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating engineering and construction resources, and ensuring contractual compliance while engaging clients and guiding teams.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in engineering/construction management within industrial settings, outstanding communication, and a PMP/PE-leaning profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 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.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams.
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial construction environment.
• Experience in overseeing industrial projects from conception and design to completion and startup.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and project management tools.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues under pressure.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to teach and mentor others.
• 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

Project management

Communication

MS Word

Excel

PMP/PE preferred

Multidisciplinary design

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

ITAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead industrial project development, execution, and governance. The role focuses on scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating engineering and construction resources, and ensuring contractual compliance while engaging clients and guiding teams.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in engineering/construction management within industrial settings, outstanding communication, and a PMP/PE-leaning profile.