Project Manager

Syner-G is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage construction and engineering projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities, maintaining schedules and budgets, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality and regulatory expectations. Work Location Travel to client sites may be required up to 100% based on project demands and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Keep the Project Director informed of project progress, risks, and issues, and provide recommended solutions or mitigation strategies. Review technical submissions from Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms, including MEP drawings, structural drawings, and construction specifications. Respond to and manage construction communications such as RFIs, submittals, and technical clarifications. Assist with preparation and execution of job start-up and close-out checklists. Read, interpret, and manage project plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, correspondence, shop drawings, and other project-related documents. Maintain accurate and complete as-built project documentation. Support Transfer of Care and Custody (TOCC) to facilities operations and ensure proper documentation for transition from construction to maintenance mode. Use project and construction management software such as ProCore, E-Builder, or Prolog. Act as the owner’s representative on capital projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals. Use Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and track project schedules. Participate in daily planning meetings, document observations, and ensure alignment across project teams. Walk construction sites regularly to verify progress, identify field issues, and support resolution efforts. Prepare daily reports, photo documentation, and progress measurements. Review construction site safety documents such as work permits, task plans, and job hazard analyses, and collaborate with the client’s EHS team to ensure compliance. Coordinate and support contractors including general contractors, construction managers, mechanical, electrical, and specialty trades. Support project execution in active operating facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Assist with start-up, commissioning, and handover of building systems including HVAC, emergency power, UPS systems, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, and steam generators. Develop and implement document control, information management, and records governance processes. Establish standards for filing structures, naming conventions, metadata, version control, and quality assurance. Coordinate documentation requirements, deliverables, turnover strategies, and audit readiness across project teams. Monitor compliance, documentation quality, and drive continuous process improvement. Develop training materials, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent adoption across the organization. Qualifications and Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. PMP certification is a plus. Technical Experience 4–9 years of experience in project engineering or project management, preferably in industrial, chemical, petrochemical, biotech, or related environments. Experience supporting or managing capital projects from design through construction and commissioning. Experience executing projects within active operating facilities. Experience participating in commissioning and turnover of building systems such as HVAC, emergency power, UPS, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, and steam systems. Experience conducting site walks, identifying field issues, and supporting resolution efforts. Experience preparing daily reports, photo documentation, and progress tracking. Experience reviewing safety documentation and collaborating with EHS teams. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with client stakeholders, managers, contractors, and subcontractors. Proficiency with Microsoft Project and familiarity with construction management software. Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Essential Functions The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment. Compensation The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Legal Statement LEGAL STATEMENT: Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr