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Industrial Project Manager - Full Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Portsmouth, RI

Department: Project Management

Reports To: Team Lead

Employment Type: FullTime

Position Summary

The Industrial Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering industrial, manufacturing, or capital projects within scope, schedule, and cost targets. This role leads crossfunctional teams, manages contractors and vendors, and ensures all projects meet operational, quality, and safety standards. Projects may include facility upgrades, equipment installations, process improvements, automation initiatives, and largescale CAPEX deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead endtoend project lifecycle using standard project management methodologies.

• Define scope, requirements, success criteria, and deliverables.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

• Work with engineering teams to review drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and validation of industrial equipment.

• Oversee construction and layout changes within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Manage vendor/OEM relationships, procurement, and contract negotiations.

• Serve as primary project liaison between engineering, operations, finance, safety, and leadership teams.

• Facilitate design reviews, project updates, and stakeholder alignment meetings.

• Navigate operational constraints such as downtime scheduling and plant safety protocols.

• Create detailed project budgets and capital requests.

• Track project costs, forecasts, and variances through ERP systems.

• Manage change orders, contracts, and vendor invoicing.

• Maintain project documentation, stagegate deliverables, and asbuilt records.

• Provide executivelevel reporting on progress, risks, milestones, and financials.

• Capture lessons learned and implemented continuous improvement actions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)

• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

• OSHA 30 or industryspecific safety training.

• 5-7+ years of industrial, manufacturing, construction, or CAPEX project management experience.

• Proven success delivering projects involving equipment installation, facility upgrades, automation, or process improvements.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Familiarity with EPC, designbuild, or stagegate project delivery methods.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of industrial processes, automation systems, and equipment.

• Proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools.

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.

• Strong analytical, budgeting, and costcontrol capabilities.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in fastpaced operational environments.

• Effective leadership of contractors, technicians, vendors, and internal teams

Work Environment

• Industrial/manufacturing facility environment

• Combination of office and onsite (plant floor, construction areas, equipment rooms)

• Must be able to wear PPE and perform field walks/inspections

• Occasional travel to vendor sites or project locations

Why Join Us

• Lead highimpact industrial and capital projects

• Work with crossfunctional teams driving operational excellence

• Opportunity to influence process improvements and modernization initiatives

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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