Industrial Project Manager

Industrial Technical Services • Savannah, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Heavy Industrial Project Manager / Estimator Chemical Plants Paper Mills Manufacturing If you understand heavy industrial construction and enjoy taking projects from estimate through closeout , this role is for you. We're looking for a Heavy Industrial Project Manager / Estimator to lead construction projects in chemical plants, paper mills, and manufacturing facilities . This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how industrial work really runs inside active plants, around operations, and under tight safety and schedule constraints. You'll be involved early in the estimating and planning phase, then stay with the project through execution and closeout. You'll work closely with superintendents, foremen, crews, vendors, and plant personnel to keep projects moving safely, on schedule, and within budget . This is not a desk-only job . You'll split your time between estimating, project planning, client meetings, shutdown and outage planning, job sites, and real-time problem solving, making sure work is done right the first time. What You'll Be Doing Preparing and reviewing cost estimates for heavy industrial projects in chemical, paper, and manufacturing facilities Developing scopes of work, bid packages, and proposals Managing projects from kickoff through closeout in active operating plants Coordinating closely with plant personnel, customers, and construction managers Planning and executing shutdowns, outages, and tie-ins Tracking schedules, labor, materials, and project costs Managing change orders, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and reports Forecasting costs and controlling budgets throughout the project lifecycle Ensuring all work meets safety requirements, site procedures, and applicable codes and standards Building strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients Safety is critical in these environments. You'll help enforce plant safety rules, permit systems, LOTO, confined space, hot work, and general jobsite safety to ensure everyone goes home safe every day. What We're Looking For 5+ years of heavy industrial construction experience in chemical plants, paper mills, or manufacturing environments Experience with project management and/or estimating for industrial construction work Strong understanding of working in active operating facilities and around plant operations Organized, dependable, and comfortable making decisions in fast-moving environments Strong communication skills-you can work effectively with plant staff, crews, vendors, and leadership Comfortable being on-site in heavy industrial environments What's in It for You Competitive pay based on experience Quarterly bonus potential Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off and paid holidays Company truck and fuel card A company that values experience, minimizes red tape, and understands industrial work If you're ready for real responsibility , enjoy industrial challenges, and want to see projects through from estimate to completion , apply today, and let's talk. 📞 Call Kay at 912-704-5567

Requirements

• 5+ years of heavy industrial construction experience in chemical plants, paper mills, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with project management and/or estimating for industrial construction work
• Strong understanding of working in active operating facilities and around plant operations
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable making decisions in fast-moving environments
• Strong communication skills-you can work effectively with plant staff, crews, vendors, and leadership
• Comfortable being on-site in heavy industrial environments

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing cost estimates for heavy industrial projects in chemical, paper, and manufacturing facilities
• Developing scopes of work, bid packages, and proposals
• Managing projects from kickoff through closeout in active operating plants
• Coordinating closely with plant personnel, customers, and construction managers
• Planning and executing shutdowns, outages, and tie-ins
• Tracking schedules, labor, materials, and project costs
• Managing change orders, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and reports
• Forecasting costs and controlling budgets throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensuring all work meets safety requirements, site procedures, and applicable codes and standards
• Building strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Enforce plant safety rules, permit systems, LOTO, confined space, hot work, and general jobsite safety

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company truck and fuel card
• A company that values experience, minimizes red tape, and understands industrial work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed