Industrial Project Manager

Industrial Project Manager

Trillium Construction is seeking an Industrial Project Manager for our client—a leading provider of air preheater system maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) services for the power generation, cogeneration, pulp and paper, and cement industries.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and founded over 30 years ago, our client has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service.

The Industrial Project Manager will oversee the execution and performance of assigned projects, coordinate cross-departmental efforts, and ensure the timely completion of project documentation. This role serves as the primary point of contact between the client and the company and is responsible for effective communication, inventory management, and the identification of new business opportunities.

Success in this role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations and needs of assigned projects.
• Review project requirements to ensure materials and components meet specifications.
• Oversee project costs and schedules, ensuring alignment with targets and budgets.
• Monitor project scopes and develop change orders as necessary.
• Handle all project communication, scheduling updates, and document transmittals.
• Regularly update project schedules and statuses.
• Conduct regular team meetings to coordinate activities and optimize productivity.
• Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to ensure projects remain on track.
• Track labor hours vs. estimates, proactively addressing cost overruns.
• Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders effectively.
• Identify and relay potential business opportunities to the COO or Sales Director.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the COO or CEO.

Core Competencies:

• Professionalism – Demonstrates integrity, sound ethics, and respect for others. Consistently follows through on commitments.
• Diligence – Maintains a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
• Relationship Building – Develops trust and cooperation through effective interpersonal interactions.
• Communication – Clearly conveys information verbally and in writing; actively listens and ensures mutual understanding.
• Attention to Detail – Delivers accurate, high-quality work and maintains consistent tracking of details.
• Composure – Stays calm and effective under pressure, ambiguity, or conflict.
• Responsiveness – Acts promptly to meet others' needs with minimal supervision.
• Productivity – Consistently meets or exceeds performance standards and deadlines.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – Analyzes issues, involves others as needed, and makes sound, timely decisions.
• Results-Driven – Stays focused on achieving both short- and long-term goals.

Performance Metrics:

• Accurate and timely completion of tasks and data entry
• On-time reporting and information availability for the COO
• Successful identification of new opportunities and additional scope
• Ability to maintain project budgets and schedules in alignment with original estimates

Pay rate is $45-50/hour and this is a direct-hire opportunity!

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in industrial project management or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficient in mathematics and technical writing

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and results-driven

Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and thorough in execution

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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