Project Manager

Project Manager Job Location: Jackson, WI Reports To: Director of Operations About the Role This company is a full-service refractory contractor specializing in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of refractory systems for high-temperature industrial processes, serving the steel, foundry, heat treating, petrochemical, power generation, cement, lime, aluminum, glass, and manufacturing industries. The Project Manager serves as the central link between the client, field operations, vendors, procurement, and company leadership, directly influencing project success, profitability, safety, and customer satisfaction. This exempt role operates under limited supervision, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are executed within contract terms. What You\'ll Do Oversee and coordinate projects of varying complexity Prepare and manage project installation plans and job procedures Communicate project requirements between customers, the project team, and internal stakeholders Maintain accurate job status, change, and material flow records; report progress regularly Identify, minimize, and communicate risks; control cost and schedule deviations Oversee procurement of materials, supplies, and services Establish project milestones, analyze costs, and identify causes of delays or low productivity Manage full project execution, including scope, contract terms, cost control, and service quality Oversee change proposals using Excel and other systems Document and maintain project schedule processes What You Bring Knowledge of Construction Management or Construction Project Coordination Associate\'s or bachelor\'s degree in construction management, project management, or related field Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred 5-10 years of related project management experience in industrial or commercial construction Refractory background preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills Ability to multitask and adapt to changing customer needs and deadlines Strong Microsoft Suite skills and experience with construction/project management applications (e.g., ProCore) Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills Work Environment Office environment with travel to job sites as needed (typically Midwest locations). #J-18808-Ljbffr