Site Project Director

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth & leadership advancement

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is initiating a high-visibility on-site leadership role in the Midwest, with an initial remote start to stand up a new business line from the ground up. You will own the execution strategy, team buildout, and site operations as the senior-most on-site leader, driving performance and delivering complex boiler and utility-focused EPC programs.

This builder-focused opportunity requires shaping processes, driving safety and quality, and coordinating across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management within heavy industrial, utility, or power generation environments.
• Proven experience leading largescale EPC or industrial construction projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Strong background in site execution, including safety, quality, cost, and schedule management.
• Experience leading and developing teams of Project Managers and field personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fastpaced, ambiguous, or startup-like environments.
• Experience with contract management, procurement strategy, and subcontractor oversight.
• Knowledge of permitting, regulatory compliance, and construction safety standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead overall site execution strategy, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Direct and develop Site Project Managers, ensuring alignment across all project scopes and phases.
• Oversee safety programs and quality control processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Manage procurement strategy, subcontractor selection, and contract administration.
• Coordinate daily field operations across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping scopes.
• Serve as the primary client-facing leader, managing stakeholder communication and expectations.
• Drive commissioning, testing, and final project turnover to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Construction PM

Site leadership

Team development

Contract management

Permitting & safety

Startup-like environment

Scheduling & cost control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

This is a full-time opportunity with a leading industrial construction and energy solutions organization, focused on large-scale EPC and heavy industrial projects. The role centers on site-level leadership across complex construction programs, including boiler systems, steam generation, and multidisciplinary builds. The position will begin remotely and transition to an on-site leadership role in the Midwest as the project ramps.

This is a true builder role—ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants to stand up and operationalize a new business line from the ground up. You’ll have full ownership of execution strategy, team buildout, and site operations, acting as the senior-most leader on-site. The organization is investing heavily in this initiative, and they need a seasoned construction leader who can create structure, drive performance, and establish a high-functioning operation. This is a high-impact opportunity with strong visibility, autonomy, and the ability to shape long-term business success.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management within heavy industrial, utility, or power generation environments
• Proven experience leading largescale EPC or industrial construction projects from preconstruction through turnover
• Strong background in site execution, including safety, quality, cost, and schedule management
• Experience leading and developing teams of Project Managers and field personnel
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fastpaced, ambiguous, or startup-like environments
• Experience with contract management, procurement strategy, and subcontractor oversight
• Knowledge of permitting, regulatory compliance, and construction safety standards

Desired Skills & Experience

• Handson experience with boilers, steam generation systems, or related equipment
• Background in boilermaking or closely related trades
• Experience building new processes, workflows, or business lines
• Familiarity with Primavera or similar scheduling tools
• Knowledge of ASME, NFPA, and welding procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tech Breakdown

• Industrial Construction / EPC Projects
• Boiler Systems / Steam Generation / Multidisciplinary Builds

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead overall site execution strategy, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management
• Direct and develop Site Project Managers, ensuring alignment across all project scopes and phases
• Oversee safety programs and quality control processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards
• Manage procurement strategy, subcontractor selection, and contract administration
• Coordinate daily field operations across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping scopes
• Serve as the primary clientfacing leader, managing stakeholder communication and expectations
• Drive commissioning, testing, and final project turnover to ensure successful delivery

You will receive the following benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.