Head of Project Management (Construction)

Project Manager
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a mechanical or industrial construction background who enjoys leading complex projects from kickoff through completion? Do you thrive in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoy balancing field operations, customer relationships, and project execution?
A growing mechanical and industrial services organization in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale industrial and production facility projects. This full-time position offers a salary range of $100,000-$130,000, depending on experience, along with long-term growth opportunity within a stable, team-oriented environment.
This Project Manager role will focus on managing projects ranging from $10K service work up to multi-million-dollar industrial projects, including several projects exceeding $1M-$10M+ in value. The ideal candidate will bring experience working within industrial, manufacturing, production, chemical, or heavy mechanical environments and feel comfortable operating within active facilities.
This is not a role focused on retail or light commercial construction. The team is looking for someone with exposure to more complex industrial operations and mechanical systems who can effectively coordinate field teams, subcontractors, design personnel, and customers.
This role also offers a unique opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior professional who is expected to retire in the coming years, allowing for overlap, knowledge transfer, and long-term leadership growth.
Manage mechanical and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
Oversee project schedules, budgets, manpower, subcontractors, and client communication
Coordinate with field leadership, including foremen and sub-foremen, to ensure successful project execution
Work closely with internal design/CAD teams and operations personnel
Participate in customer meetings, project walkthroughs, and site coordination activities
Monitor project progress, financial performance, and overall operational efficiency
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from smaller service work to large industrial installations
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
5+ years of Project Management experience within mechanical, industrial, or construction environments

• Strong background in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, chemical plants, or production environments preferred
• Experience managing large-scale projects and multiple project teams simultaneously
• Comfortable working both in-office and in active field environments
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and customer relationships effectively
• Strong leadership presence and ability to manage teams effectively

Comfortable operating in industrial and production environments
Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong customer communication and relationship-building skills
Self-sufficient and trusted to manage work independently
Bonus potential
Long-term leadership growth opportunity
Full-time position
Monday-Friday schedule
Combination of office, customer meetings, and project site work
Occasional weekend work as projects require, with flexibility provided

Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.
Communication is key - to get started, all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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