Construction Project Manager

About the Job: Barnhart is seeking a temporary Construction Project Manager to support heavy lift, rigging, transportation, and equipment-setting activities at the Eli Lilly site in Lebanon, IN. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing project work from award through closeout while maintaining a strong focus on safety, schedule, cost control, and customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will work closely with Barnhart personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and field operations are executed safely and efficiently. Expected Project Length: 6-12 months with potential of extension pending business demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead assigned project activities from award through closeout.
• Review project scope, contract requirements, schedules, and execution plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Work closely with project teams to develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Identify critical path activities, schedule risks, and potential project constraints.
• Coordinate project resources, equipment, and manpower requirements to support field operations.
• Proactively identify challenges and develop solutions to maintain project progress

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings, planning sessions, and project reviews.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and field leadership.
• Manage project changes and communicate impacts to scope, schedule, and budget.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Monitor project performance related to schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Provide routine project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Track project risks, change orders, and key milestones.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and closeout activities.

Field Coordination

• Work closely with Superintendents, Engineers, and field leadership to ensure project plans are effectively communicated and executed.
• Coordinate equipment, crane, rigging, and transportation resources to support project activities.
• Support project teams in resolving field issues and maintaining workflow efficiency.
• Travel as required to support project execution and client needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience managing industrial construction, heavy lift, rigging, transportation, or large-scale project work.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, manufacturing, industrial, or energy projects.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6.
• Understanding of construction contracts and project financial controls.
• PMP certification preferred.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel as required to support project activities.
• Ability to access and work within active industrial construction environments.
• Ability to meet client site access and safety requirements.

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world. MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry. NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development. CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran