Head of Project Management

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench‑less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all of North America. Please visit our website at

Thompson Pipe group is looking for a driven Plant Manager who will use their experience to direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, and other production‑related activities.

We are seeking a highly driven and accountable Project Manager to lead the successful execution of infrastructure and manufacturing projects from award through closeout.

Project Management is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience and ensuring projects are executed with transparency, accountability, and discipline.

Project Leadership & Accountability

Serve as the central point of contact between customers and all internal departments.

Maintain full knowledge of contract documents.

Project Planning & Milestone Management

Develop and manage clear deliverables and milestone schedules:

Contract negotiations and T&Cs review with clients

Engineering submittals (front‑end submittals, lay schedules, shop drawings)

Production release and execution

QA/QC processes and inspections (as required)

Lead project planning, scheduling, and proactive risk mitigation.

Engineering, Submittals & Manufacturing Coordination

Manage the submittal process in coordination with engineering; Identify and communicate critical path items impacting production and delivery.

Authorize release to manufacturing upon submittal approval and executed contracts.

Coordinate QA/QC requirements, testing, and inspections.

Provide consistent updates on manufacturing progress and delivery schedules.

Communication & Customer Experience (Core Focus)

Log all communications in ACT (or CRM system)

Deliver clear, proactive updates, including risks and schedule impacts.

Drive a best‑in‑class customer experience that leads to repeat business.

Prepare and manage Schedule of Values (SOV)/Order Confirmations aligned with estimates and contract terms.

Manage change orders, including detailed cost and schedule impact analysis.

Track project cost vs. Ensure timely invoicing and support Accounts Receivable and collections.

Project Closeout & Continuous Improvement

Lead structured project closeout, including:

actual cost analysis

Customer feedback and survey completion

Support cross‑functional value creation:

With Marketing: job site photos for case studies

Engineering: support technical papers for industry conference

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred).

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus, but not required.

5+ years of experience in project management within manufacturing, construction, or infrastructure.

Proficient in using MS Office, MS Project, Visio, or equivalent tools.

Strong understanding of contracts, submittals, RFIs, and QA/QC processes.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and accountability.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging client conversations.

Experience with cost tracking, scheduling, and change order management.

Top‑tier Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits

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