Industrial Project Manager

Job Title: Industrial Project Manager

Job Description

This Industrial Project Manager role supports an urgent, high‑priority construction project in Washington state. You will own day‑to‑day project delivery for large mechanical and industrial construction projects, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in line with client expectations. You will focus on active execution while preparing for future project phases and expansion, working closely with onsite teams, subcontractors, and internal project accounting and reporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage large‑scale industrial and mechanical construction projects from active execution through upcoming phases, maintaining clear oversight of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive projects to meet schedule and budget targets, closely tracking costs and forecasting financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee daily project operations, including coordination of subcontractors and trades involved in sheet metal, plumbing, and HVAC work.
• Collaborate closely with onsite superintendents, relying on their technical expertise while providing strong project leadership and direction.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining professional communication, managing expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Review, manage, and update project budgets and detailed cost breakdowns, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Partner with internal teams that support project accounting, reporting, and billings to ensure timely and accurate financial management.
• Manage billings, financials, and overall budget responsibility for projects, including monitoring cost impacts and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Build and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and adjust plans to address issues, risks, and changing project needs.
• Provide leadership during critical and immediate project needs, stepping in quickly to resolve issues and keep the project on track.
• Coordinate and manage trades and subcontractors to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to project plans and timelines.
• Apply technical knowledge of MEP systems to read and understand design drawings, supporting effective planning and coordination.
• Utilize project management or construction accounting software to support scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and documentation.
• Support projects involving sheet metal, plumbing, and HVAC scopes within mechanical construction environments.
• Contribute to a strong project backlog by successfully delivering current projects and supporting future phases and opportunities.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience managing mechanical industrial projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on construction projects with a scope of $10M or greater.
• Experience supporting or leading projects in the $30M+ range preferred.
• Experience managing projects to both schedule and budget, with a track record of on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and understand detailed project budgets, including cost breakdowns and forecasting.
• Proven experience managing billings, financials, and holding budget responsibility on construction projects.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating subcontractors, trades, and client relationships in an industrial or mechanical construction environment.
• Technical knowledge of MEP systems, with the ability to read and understand design drawings.
• Ability to build project schedules and effectively manage and track progress against those schedules.
• Ability to manage trades and subcontractors to ensure quality work and adherence to project plans.
• Familiarity with mechanical construction environments, including sheet metal, plumbing, and HVAC scopes.
• Experience with project management or construction accounting software, with Vista by Viewpoint experience helpful but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with large industrial projects in the greater Seattle area is highly preferred.
• Comfort working in complex industrial facilities and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Ability to step in quickly during critical project needs and provide decisive leadership.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing documentation, budgets, and schedules.
• Adaptability to support current project phases while planning for future expansion.
• Motivation to contribute to and benefit from a strong project backlog and ongoing work.

Work Environment

This role is primarily onsite within a large industrial facility environment in Washington state, with most work taking place at a major aerospace manufacturing location and the possibility of being assigned to additional nearby sites as needed. You will work closely with onsite superintendents, trades, and subcontractors in active construction areas involving mechanical systems such as sheet metal, plumbing, and HVAC. The environment is fast‑paced and hands‑on, requiring regular presence on the job site to oversee daily operations, coordinate field activities, and interact with client representatives. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility to address urgent project needs when required. Professional, safety‑appropriate attire is expected, suitable for an industrial construction setting where adherence to site safety protocols and procedures is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $62.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

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