Construction Project Manager

Benelux•Middletown, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Middletown State: Ohio

Requirements

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to present information clearly and respond effectively to clients, peers, and technical staff.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables.
Proficiency with computers and standard software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and project management tools, as well as PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider), SCADA and HMI systems, and Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Trane, Honeywell).
Knowledge of control system installation standards and commissioning processes.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control panel drawings, network diagrams, and sequences of operation.
Quality systems knowledge (ISO 9001)
Auditing and compliance verification
Root cause analysis and problem-solving
Team leadership and people management
Quality metrics and data analysis
Professional written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people
Time management, critical thinking, and active listening skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field.
5+ years of experience with industrial controls, automation systems, commissioning, or quality assurance.
Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, BAS, or industrial automation systems.
Valid driver’s license required with no significant motor vehicle report (MVR) violations.
Employees who incur $2,000 or more annually in company-related travel expenses are required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card; those below this threshold must maintain sufficient personal credit to cover business travel expenses.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site project lead, present daily throughout construction.
Manage all field activities including demolition, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls.
Maintain constant field visibility, walking the site, resolving conflicts, and enforcing schedule, scope and standards.
Act as the primary liaison between owner, EPC/GC, subcontractors, and plant operations.
Champion a zero-incident safety culture in a heavy industrial environment.
Enforce OSHA, EPA, and site-specific safety and environmental requirements.
Review and approve site-specific safety plans, JSAs, lift plans, confined space procedures, and LOTO protocols.
Lead daily toolbox talks, safety walks, and incident investigations.
Manage the integrated construction schedule, coordinating look-ahead planning and milestone tracking.
Identify schedule risks early and implement recovery strategies.
Review contractor progress, pay applications, and change orders.
Support cost control through field-driven value engineering and productivity optimization.
Ensure all work meets engineering drawings, specifications, OEM requirements, and industry codes.
Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality documentation.
Oversee punch list development, corrective actions, and closeout.
Manage daily coordination with general contractors, specialty trades, and OEM installers.
Hold contractors accountable to scope, manpower plans, productivity targets, and safety standards.
Facilitate issue resolution between overlapping scopes and phased work packages.
Oversee complex demolition sequencing adjacent to existing structures and live systems.
Manage retrofit challenges including: Tie-ins to existing utilities and process systems Structural modifications Equipment removal and replacement Limited access and congestion
Coordinate shutdowns, outages, and commissioning windows with operations.
Provide daily and weekly field reports covering safety, schedule, manpower, constraints, and risks.
Lead on-site coordination meetings and construction progress reviews.
Escalate critical issues with clear options and recommendations.
Support mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup activities.
Ensure proper documentation, as-builts, and turnover packages.
Coordinate final inspections, training, and handover to operations.
Indirectly supervises employees onsite. Carries out indirect supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.