Industrial Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Heavy Industrial ConstructionJob DescriptionThis role oversees all aspects of a large-scale industrial peaker plant project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The Project Manager leads project planning, cost control, and coordination efforts while guiding project engineers and collaborating closely with field teams, safety and quality leaders, and external stakeholders. The position requires strong experience in heavy industrial construction and proficiency with modern construction management tools.Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules to ensure all activities align with overall milestones and deadlines.
• Manage project costs by issuing contracts and change orders, monitoring budgets, and ensuring financial controls are in place.
• Prepare and maintain cost projections and forecasts to anticipate financial needs and support decision-making.
• Lead estimating efforts by reviewing drawing changes, collecting subcontractor pricing, and assembling costs into owner change order requests.
• Supervise and support Project Engineers responsible for submittals, procurement, RFIs, and document control to ensure timely and accurate project documentation.
• Provide safety oversight by working closely with the on-site Safety Manager to promote and enforce safe work practices.
• Provide quality oversight by collaborating with the on-site Quality Manager to ensure work meets project specifications and standards.
• Prepare agendas for weekly owner meetings and other internal meetings, ensuring topics and issues are clearly defined and prioritized.
• Conduct regular project meetings with owners, internal teams, and other stakeholders to review progress, address issues, and align expectations.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the project team, client, and architect/engineer to resolve questions and coordinate project activities.
• Use construction management software and tools, including Procore, P6/Primavera, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office, to manage schedules, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate with general contracting teams and field personnel to support day-to-day project execution on a heavy industrial construction site.
• Support change management processes by documenting changes, assessing impacts, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders, is accurate, complete, and properly stored.

Essential Skills

• 510 years of experience in heavy industrial construction project management, with openness to more than 10 years of experience if aligned with the roles compensation range.
• Proven experience working for or with a general contractor (GC) on large industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with Procore for project management, documentation, and coordination.
• Hands-on experience managing schedules and project controls using P6 / Primavera.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for reviewing drawings, markups, and document coordination.
• Strong project scheduling, cost management, and forecasting skills in a construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience issuing contracts and change orders and assembling owner change order requests.
• Experience overseeing and mentoring Project Engineers performing submittals, procurement, RFIs, and document control.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, clients, and architects/engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Background in heavy industrial construction, including work on complex facilities such as peaker plants or similar industrial projects.
• Ability to work on site daily and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced construction environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial construction projects, particularly large-scale peaker plants or similar heavy industrial facilities.
• Construction management experience with a focus on safety, quality, and integrity.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, procurement processes, and document control best practices.
• Ability to review drawing changes, coordinate with subcontractors, and assemble detailed cost proposals.
• Strong organizational skills to prepare meeting agendas, track action items, and follow up on commitments.
• Ability to balance field coordination with administrative and reporting responsibilities.
• Comfort working within a family-oriented culture that values long-term career stability and worklife balance.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe jobsite and supporting a strong safety culture.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including safety, quality, engineering, and field operations.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based on a large-scale industrial peaker plant project located in Wheatfield, IN. The Project Manager works on site daily and typically maintains a Monday through Friday schedule from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while the overall project operates on a six-day schedule of ten-hour shifts. The position generally requires 5060 hours of work per week. For non-local candidates, a per diem may be available to support working away from home. The project is expected to run through the end of 2028, and upon completion, the consultant will transition to a new project, providing continued long-term opportunities. The environment is that of a heavy industrial construction site, involving collaboration with field crews, safety and quality managers, and engineering teams. The culture emphasizes safety, integrity, family-oriented values, and long-term career stability. Appropriate site attire and personal protective equipment are required in accordance with industrial construction safety standards. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52.88 - $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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Oakbrook Terrace,IL.About Actalent

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