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How much do heavy industrial construction jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for heavy industrial construction in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is heavy industrial construction?

Heavy industrial construction refers to the building, maintenance, and repair of large-scale industrial facilities and infrastructure. This includes power plants, refineries, manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and other complex structures that require specialized knowledge and equipment. Projects often involve intricate mechanical, electrical, and structural systems, as well as strict safety and regulatory requirements. Workers in this field may handle large machinery, work at significant heights, and collaborate with engineers and project managers to complete projects on time and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in heavy industrial construction?

To thrive in Heavy Industrial Construction, you need strong knowledge of construction methods, safety protocols, blueprint reading, and typically a relevant trade certification or degree. Familiarity with heavy machinery, project management software, and industry-standard safety certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving skills, and adaptability under pressure help individuals excel on complex job sites. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining project safety, meeting deadlines, and ensuring the successful completion of large-scale industrial projects.

What are some common challenges faced in heavy industrial construction projects, and how can new team members effectively navigate them?

Heavy industrial construction projects often involve large-scale coordination, strict safety protocols, and tight deadlines. New team members may find adjusting to the pace, complexity of equipment, and rigorous compliance requirements challenging. To succeed, it's important to communicate proactively with supervisors and coworkers, follow safety guidelines closely, and be willing to learn from experienced team members. Building strong relationships within the crew and asking questions when unsure can help you adapt quickly and contribute effectively to the team's success.

What is the difference between Heavy Industrial Construction vs Structural Ironworker?

AspectHeavy Industrial ConstructionStructural Ironworker
CertificationsOSHA safety training, possibly specialized certificationsOSHA safety training, rigging, and fall protection certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites for factories, power plants, refineriesErecting steel frameworks on buildings and bridges
Industry UsageUsed across heavy industry projects involving large-scale infrastructurePrimarily in building and infrastructure projects requiring steel structures

Heavy Industrial Construction involves building large-scale facilities like factories and power plants, often requiring heavy machinery and specialized certifications. Structural Ironworkers focus on installing steel frameworks in buildings and bridges, with a strong emphasis on rigging and safety certifications. While both roles work on construction sites and require safety training, Heavy Industrial Construction covers a broader range of industrial projects, whereas Structural Ironworkers specialize in steel erection.

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Infographic showing various Heavy Industrial Construction job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 53% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,541 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Project Manager I, Heavy Industrial Construction

Graycor Inc.

Middletown, OH

$950/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Project Manager I, Heavy Industrial Construction
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Title: Project Manager I, Heavy Industrial Construction ID: 2056 Graycor Company: Graycor Industrial Constructors Location: Middletown, OH Job Function: Project Management
Description

As a Project Manager with Graycor Industrial Constructors' Heavy Industrial division, you will have the authority to drive successful project results, moving your projects from preconstruction through final closeout in the safest manner possible while maintaining the highest quality standards.
At Graycor, You Will Have the Opportunity to:

  • Ensure all safety compliance and quality programs are being executed on the project site. Safety is one of our core values.
  • Actively participate in bidding and pre-construction services.
  • Represent Graycor as the client's contact. Openly and confidently communicate with all other parties involved with the project, establishing trust and rapport with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and local union officials.
  • Manage the performance of the professional support personnel on the project site. This typically includes Project Engineers, Field Superintendents, and administrative staff.
  • Maintain strict control over the budget and keep project on schedule, ensuring ongoing profitability.
  • Execute subcontracts and purchase orders, and approve subcontractor invoices and change requests. Negotiate contract changes with the client. Complete close-out requirements for projects.
  • Mentor and train Project Engineers to ensure their ongoing career growth and development.
  • Implement new ideas. Be an active member and leader within the Graycor Industrial Constructors, actively participating in committees, make recommendations for new initiatives, and embrace new policies related to Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement Programs, and Lean Construction.


To Be Successful in this Role, You Will Need:

  • A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant heavy industrial construction operations experience within the steel and metal producing industries.
  • A bachelor degree is preferred but not required.
  • Strong leadership skills with the desire to succeed. Our best Project Managers are self-starters who drive excellence and meet high standards with the ability to inspire commitment, monitor performance, coach and develop people, negotiate positive outcomes, create a collaborative environment, reduce liability, solve problems and issues.
  • Effective communication skills to motivate your team, delegate tasks, and present proposals to clients with competence and confidence. Ability to communicate with highly technical individuals.
  • The fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
  • Must be familiar with a "self-perform" project environment and be used to working in a unionized labor environment.
  • Must be familiar with lump sum, competitive bid environment.
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We are proud to offer the following benefits.
Graycor understands that our employees are the heart of our business. Our benefits are designed to ensure the health and wellness of our employees and their families by providing the necessary means to achieve personal, financial, and professional fulfillment.
Retirement + Income Protection
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) matching
  • Profit sharing
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
Health, Wellness, + Work/Life Balance
  • Healthcare insurance, including comprehensive medical, Rx, vision and dental
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Paid vacation, personal/sick leave and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Remote work options for certain positions
  • Potential to earn up to $950 in wellness incentives
  • Free confidential health screenings
  • Online employee assistance program and mental health resources
Travel Benefits

Graycor's travel benefits are designed to create fair and equitable compensation for employees who are assigned to out-of-town projects. We offer:

  • Weekly subsistence allowance
  • Return home travel allowance
  • Travel incentive bonus based on time spent on a project
And More...
  • Project-based incentive program
  • Frequent feedback and career coaching
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus program (up to $6,000 per referral)
  • Optional ID theft and legal services coverage
  • Pet insurance
  • Company team building and social events (Tough Mudder, Bike Ride to the Beach, 5Ks, golf outings)
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Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam offering fake job opportunities to job seekers. This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company. The fraudsters often request recipients to provide sensitive personal information, financial information, and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Please note that our application process is as follows:

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  • Fraudulent job offers often ask for financial or personal information early in the process. Graycor does not ask for any financial commitment or contribution from a candidate at any stage of the recruitment process.
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Graycor has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and advises candidates to follow the guidance provided above. If you have any questions about the authenticity of our recruitment process or an offer that you have received, please contact us by email at hr@graycor.com.

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