Senior Project Manager - Industrial Tilt

Job Description

Project Manager – Industrial Tilt-Up Construction

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At Martin , we take pride in delivering high-quality commercial construction projects that reflect our clients’ vision and our team’s commitment to excellence. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in ground-up industrial construction , specifically tilt-up concrete projects , to join our growing team and lead projects across the country.

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This is an opportunity for a construction professional who understands the complexities of large-scale industrial development and can confidently lead a project from preconstruction through final closeout.

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Position Overview

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The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the successful execution of ground-up industrial construction projects, with a primary focus on tilt-up warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and other industrial facilities .

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This role requires a highly organized, commercially minded construction professional who can manage budgets, schedules, contracts, design coordination, subcontractors, clients, and field operations while maintaining a high level of accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

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The ideal candidate is polished, professional, proactive, and customer-facing , with the ability to build strong relationships while effectively driving project performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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Project Leadership & Execution

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• Lead the successful delivery of ground-up industrial tilt-up construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
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• Develop and maintain comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and milestone tracking.
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• Establish clear project objectives and ensure the project team remains aligned with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
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• Partner closely with the Superintendent and field leadership to coordinate daily construction activities and maintain project momentum.
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• Identify potential project challenges early and develop proactive solutions to minimize delays, cost impacts, and disruptions.
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• Maintain accountability across the project team, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
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Preconstruction & Planning

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• Participate in preconstruction activities, including estimating handoff, constructability reviews, value engineering, budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor strategy.
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• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents to identify gaps, conflicts, and potential risks.
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• Assist with project buyout, subcontractor selection, scope leveling, and contract negotiations.
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• Develop project schedules and coordinate procurement of long-lead materials and equipment.
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• Coordinate with design teams, architects, engineers, owners, and consultants to resolve design and constructability issues prior to and during construction.
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Industrial & Tilt-Up Construction

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• Demonstrate a strong understanding of tilt-up concrete construction and industrial building processes .
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• Coordinate critical construction activities including sitework, underground utilities, foundations, slab-on-grade, tilt-up panels, structural steel, roofing, MEP systems, and building finishes.
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• Understand sequencing and dependencies associated with large-scale industrial projects and ensure activities remain aligned with the overall schedule.
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• Coordinate tilt-up panel production, erection, embeds, structural connections, and related subcontractor activities.
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• Monitor critical path activities and proactively address schedule risks.
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Financial & Contract Management

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• Own project budgets and maintain accurate cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
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• Review commitments, subcontractor costs, purchase orders, invoices, and project financials.
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• Manage monthly projections, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project reporting.
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• Identify potential cost exposures and develop corrective action plans.
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• Manage the change order process from identification and pricing through negotiation, approval, and execution.
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• Administer subcontractor agreements and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
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• Monitor project profitability and work closely with leadership to achieve financial objectives.
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Client & Stakeholder Management

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• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, owners, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
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• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships throughout the project.
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• Lead project meetings and provide clear, timely communication regarding schedule, budget, progress, risks, and decisions.
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• Present project updates to leadership and clients with confidence and professionalism.
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• Manage expectations and resolve issues while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach.
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• Represent Martin professionally and protect the company’s reputation and client relationships.
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Project Controls & Documentation

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• Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, contracts, schedules, and closeout documentation.
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• Manage the RFI and submittal process and ensure timely responses to prevent project delays.
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• Monitor submittal logs and procurement schedules, particularly for long-lead industrial components.
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• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, and other construction technology to manage project information and reporting.
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• Maintain organized project records throughout the project lifecycle.
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Quality, Safety & Closeout

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• Partner with field leadership to maintain high standards of workmanship and quality.
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• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with plans, specifications, applicable codes, and Martin standards.
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• Support a strong safety culture and ensure subcontractors comply with project safety requirements.
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• Conduct regular project reviews and identify deficiencies before they become costly issues.
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• Drive the closeout process, including punch lists, commissioning, owner training, warranties, as-builts, and final turnover.
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• Ensure projects are completed with a high level of quality and client satisfaction.
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Qualifications

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• 5+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience , preferably with a General Contractor.
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• Proven experience managing ground-up industrial construction projects .
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• Strong tilt-up concrete construction experience is highly preferred.
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• Experience with industrial, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or large-scale commercial facilities strongly preferred.
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• Demonstrated experience managing projects through all phases, from preconstruction through closeout.
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• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management.
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• Experience managing complex projects with significant budgets and multiple stakeholders.
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• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path scheduling, and project coordination.
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• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, or comparable construction software .
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership abilities.
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• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
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• Willingness and ability to travel nationally based on project requirements.
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What We're Looking For

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We are looking for more than someone who can manage a schedule. The right Project Manager will be a leader, problem-solver, relationship builder, and business-minded construction professional .

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The ideal candidate:

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• Takes ownership and follows through.
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• Anticipates problems rather than simply reacting to them.
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• Understands both the field and financial sides of construction.
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• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and project partners.
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• Can confidently manage difficult conversations and negotiate solutions.
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• Builds trust with Superintendents, subcontractors, owners, architects, and internal leadership.
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• Understands that successful projects require strong planning, communication, accountability, and execution.
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• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change and decisions need to be made quickly.
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• Takes pride in delivering projects safely, profitably, on schedule, and to a high standard of quality.
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Why Martin?

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• Join a growing, third-generation commercial construction company with a strong reputation for quality and integrity.
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• Opportunity to work on high-profile ground-up industrial and tilt-up projects nationwide .
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• Significant opportunity for professional growth as Martin continues to expand.
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• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership environment.
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• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
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• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth and success of the company.
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• Work alongside experienced construction professionals who value accountability, communication, and excellence.
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If you are an experienced Project Manager who understands ground-up industrial and tilt-up construction , knows how to lead complex projects, and takes pride in delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you.

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Join Martin and help us build what’s next.

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