Senior Project Manager - Heavy Industrial Construction

ACE Family of Companies • Hemet, CA

95d • $125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Paso Robles Tank is a leading manufacturer of industrial and storage tanks, delivering turnkey solutions across the sectors of oil & gas, water, wastewater, and industrial process. We pride ourselves on quality fabrication, rigorous project execution, and strong customer relationships. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee and elevate our construction project management operations. This role will lead a team of ten Project Managers, interfacing closely with Purchasing, Accounting, and executive leadership to drive project planning, forecasting, and overall profitability (P&L). The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, deep construction/engineering project background, financial acumen, and ability to steer multiple high-value projects concurrently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 12+ years of project management experience in construction, heavy industrial, or fabrication environments
• Prior experience managing a team of project managers or multi-project oversight
• Strong P&L ownership experience and financial forecasting skills
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration (Purchasing, Accounting, Operations)
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools, and dashboards
• Track record of delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of up to 10 Project Managers; set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development
• Oversee all construction projects nationwide, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Accounting, Engineering, and Executive teams to align project execution strategies
• Drive project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, change control, and escalation pathways
• Develop, monitor, and report forecasts, budgets, and P&L for the project portfolio
• Implement and maintain project management standards, tools, templates, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Provide executive-level reporting and dashboards (WIP, status, forecasts, backlog)
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in project delivery processes, cost control, and efficiency
• Resolve high-level project conflicts, contractor/dispute issues, and escalations

Benefits

• Base Salary (estimated): ~$125,000 to $165,000 annually
• Total Compensation: Target bonus or incentive structure, performance-based compensation
• Benefits: Standard benefit package available (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc.)
• Other Perks: Professional development, travel support, additional insurances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees