Senior Project Manager – Industrial Mechanical Insulation

RL Talent Partners, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life & AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

PTO

Job summary

RL Talent Partners, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Oil & Gas Mechanical Insulation portfolio in the United States. This role focuses on managing projects, estimating through execution, and maintaining long-term client relations.

You will coordinate with field teams, customers, and internal resources to deliver on schedule, budget, and quality. Located near operating sites nationwide, the role requires travel and a track record in mechanical insulation within industrial

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical insulation within industrial construction.
• Experience estimating and managing mechanical insulation projects from pursuit through completion.
• Experience supporting mechanical insulation projects (Oil & Gas, refinery, pipeline, etc.).
• Experience with industrial customers and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Strong understanding of project financials including budgets, labor productivity, forecasting, billing, margins and change orders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating/project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established portfolio of Oil & Gas mechanical insulation projects and customer accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with field teams, customers, and internal resources to keep projects on schedule.
• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents; perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates.
• Prepare proposals, pricing, budgets, and bid submissions.
• Monitor project schedules, labor productivity, budgets, and margins; manage change orders.
• Coordinate documentation, submittals, invoicing, and closeout activities.
• Travel to customer and project sites as needed.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Tools

MIKE Estimating Software

Estimating/PM software

Job description

Our client, a national leader in specialty contracting and mechanical insulation services, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its established Oil & Gas Mechanical Insulation business.

This is a unique opportunity to step into an established book of Oil & Gas customers and projects as part of a planned succession. A long-tenured industry leader is preparing for retirement, creating an opportunity for an experienced mechanical insulation professional to transition into the existing business, build relationships with established customers, and gradually take ownership of the portfolio. You'll be stepping into established relationships and ongoing work rather than starting from scratch.

The role is primarily focused on project management and customer relationships. You'll serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, helping move projects from estimating and proposal development through execution, billing, and closeout. You'll coordinate closely with field teams, customers, and internal resources to keep projects on schedule, address issues as they arise, manage project financials, and ensure customers receive the level of service expected from a long-term partner.

**NOTE: This is not a remote role. Candidates must be located near, or willing to relocate to, one of the company’s operating locations listed below.**

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an established portfolio of Oil & Gas mechanical insulation projects and customer accounts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building and maintaining long-term relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage projects from estimating and proposal development through award, execution, billing, and closeout
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents; perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates
• Use estimating and project management technology to support accurate estimates, project tracking, and financial performance
• Prepare proposals, pricing, budgets, and bid submissions
• Coordinate with customers, field superintendents, foremen, and internal teams to keep projects moving according to schedule
• Monitor project schedules, labor productivity, material costs, budgets, and margins; manage change orders and communicate project impacts to customers
• Coordinate project documentation, submittals, invoicing, and closeout activities
• Identify and address potential issues early, maintain customer confidence, and follow through on commitments
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and additional work through established customer relationships
• Work closely with estimating, field operations, and corporate resources to support successful project execution

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical insulation within industrial construction
• Experience estimating and managing mechanical insulation projects from pursuit through completion
• Experience supporting mechanical insulation projects (Oil & Gas, refinery, pipeline, compressor station, petrochemical, power generation, or similar industrial environments)
• Experience working directly with industrial customers and maintaining long-term customer relationships
• Strong understanding of project financials, including budgets, labor productivity, forecasting, billing, margins, and change orders
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating/project management software
• Experience with MIKE Estimating Software is preferred
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as needed

Compensation: $100K–$120K base salary + performance-based incentive/bonus opportunity

Benefits: Vehicle allowance + mileage reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Life & AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and PTO.

Location: Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States within reasonable proximity to an operating location.

• Idaho (Boise)
• Maine (Wells)
• Massachusetts (Boston)
• Michigan (Midland)
• New York (New York City, Albany)
• Pennsylvania (Lancaster, Quarryville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh)
• Utah (Salt Lake City)
• Washington (Seattle, Pasco)

Schedule: Primarily office-based with regular customer and project-site travel

Travel: Approximately 20–30%

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