Senior Project Manager - Industrial Capital Projects
About The Position
ITAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the development and execution of industrial capital projects. The role is responsible for technical excellence, contractual compliance, and alignment with client objectives, while managing project scope, schedule, and budget and coordinating engineering and construction resources. This is a full-time contract assignment expected to last six months, with the possibility of direct hire by the client. The employee will be employed by ITAC and work full-time onsite at the client’s Waco, Texas location. Day-to-day work will be managed onsite by the client, with ongoing support, resources, and benefits provided by ITAC. ITAC is an employee-owned engineering and construction services company founded in 1988. It has more than 500 employees across six offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and serves process and industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. Its industry areas include power generation and utilities, chemicals, food and beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals and metals.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Architecture, or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, or project management roles in the industrial sector; the posting notes experience requirements increase with seniority.
- Multidiscipline project design experience.
- Familiarity with commissioning, startup, and construction support tasks.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams.
- Experience in manufacturing and industrial construction environments.
- Experience overseeing industrial projects from conception and design through completion and startup.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and project management tools.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues under pressure.
- Leadership qualities and the ability to teach and mentor others.
- Willingness to work full time onsite at the client’s location in Waco, Texas.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred for senior-level positions.
Responsibilities
- Lead project development, including scope definition, cost estimating, and scheduling.
- Direct engineering, procurement, and construction teams during execution to meet contractual commitments.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, allocate resources, and support timely delivery.
- Manage project budgets, track financial performance, and negotiate client change requests.
- Ensure quality standards are met across project deliverables and services.
- Cultivate client relationships and communicate clearly about project progress.
- Address project and client issues promptly and professionally.
- Support business development by pursuing opportunities and assisting with proposals and pricing.
- Prepare proposals, execution plans, and project documentation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development
- Wellness program
- Safety Incentive Program
- 24/7 chaplain care for employees and immediate families
- Employee incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
