Senior Project Manager

M.D. STAINLESS SERVICES, INC.; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance/company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company participation

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

M.D. STAINLESS SERVICES, INC. in Southern California seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead industrial process piping projects from award through completion.

You will manage budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships, coordinating procurement and change orders as needed. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of industrial piping experience and 5+ years in project management, with stainless steel system familiarity and strong budgeting/scheduling skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial or process piping experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with stainless steel process piping systems.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage process piping projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and manpower plans.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and coordinate field operations.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and client relationships.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project scope requirements.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support commissioning, startup, turnover packages, and project closeout.
• Provide leadership to project engineers, superintendents, and field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Project controls

Client management

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Construction management software

Job description

Company Description

M.D. STAINLESS SERVICES, INC. is a Southern California-based mechanical contractor specializing in the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of high-purity process piping systems and utility infrastructure for regulated and mission-critical industries. The company serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, food & beverage, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing clients requiring high-quality, code-compliant process systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage process piping projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and manpower plans.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and coordinate field operations.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and client relationships.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project scope requirements.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support commissioning, startup, turnover packages, and project closeout.
• Provide leadership to project engineers, superintendents, and field personnel.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial or process piping experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with stainless steel process piping systems.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and construction management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, food & beverage, or high-purity water experience.
• Knowledge of ASME BPE standards.
• Experience with orbital welding programs and sanitary process systems.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated facilities.
• Experience with commissioning, validation, and turnover documentation packages.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Vehicle allowance/company vehicle
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company participation
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement