Industrial Project Manager

Industrial Project Manager

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

The Industrial Project Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day field execution activities across DrinkPAK's capital construction portfolio, typically focused on a specific site. Ensure safe, high-quality, and on-schedule delivery of major greenfield and brownfield projects. This role owns contractor coordination, field execution, punchlist closure, turnover readiness, and construction critical path management to protect First Saleable Product (FSP) and start-of-production dates. The leader serves as a key interface between Engineering Services, OEM partners, general contractors, and plant leadership, ensuring constructability, sequencing, and risk mitigation are embedded from conceptual design through commissioning. This role is a Field-Execution-Focused Construction Leader.

The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more.

The position can be based at either DrinkPak's Headquarters (DP1) in Santa Clarita, California, or at our Texas Facility (DP2) in Fort Worth, Texas, or at our future site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Type: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.
• Lead day-to-day field execution, ensuring contractor coordination, safety compliance, and adherence to construction schedules.
• Manage construction critical path activities to protect FSP and start-of-production milestones.
• Drive punchlist closure, turnover documentation, and readiness for commissioning and startup.
• Participate in Conceptual Design final reviews to validate constructability, sequencing, and installation feasibility.
• Oversee site logistics, permitting coordination, inspections, and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor project budgets, change orders, and contractor performance; escalate risks proactively.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clear communication with Engineering Services, OEMs, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support DP3 construction completion while preparing DP4 construction readiness, recognizing overlapping project timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, field reports, and progress tracking systems.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all site activities.
• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network wide, 75% travel.

Key KPIs:

• Construction Schedule Adherence
• Safety Performance: Zero recordable incidents; 100% contractor compliance
• Punchlist Closure Lead Time, 30 days post-mechanical completion
• Turnover Package Accuracy
• Critical Path Variance
• Change Order Accuracy & Control
• Commissioning Readiness On-Time
• Field Issue Resolution Lead Time
• Contractor Productivity = Top Quartile vs. industry benchmarks
• Constructability Review Effectiveness: Zero major rework events attributable to design gaps.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 5+ years of construction project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, field execution, and construction schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Proven ability to anticipate issues, manage risks, and drive accountability.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to problem-solve and cross-check documentation.

Our Values:

Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

About DrinkPAK:

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit

Working Conditions:

• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above the head and below the waist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10-12