Project Manager

Job Description Job Description At IFG, we’re passionate about building meaningful projects and lasting relationships. We’re looking for a Construction Project Manager who’s ready to take ownership of industrial construction projects from early planning through execution and closeout—someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoys partnering with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to bring complex industrial projects to life. If you’re a proactive problem‑solver who appreciates both field execution and the commercial side of project delivery, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

What You’ll Do In this role, you’ll plan, coordinate, manage, and oversee all aspects of industrial construction projects. You’ll serve as the primary point of accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance, ensuring work is executed in alignment with contract documents, engineering standards, and IFG’s commitment to excellence. Your day-to-day will include: Project Leadership & Execution Lead industrial construction projects from preconstruction and kickoff through completion and closeout.

Ensure projects are executed according to contract documents, design specifications, applicable codes, and engineering standards—on time and within budget. Plan and sequence work activities; guide subcontractors through execution and resolve field and design challenges as they arise. Monitor project progress, staffing, submittals, RFIs, and invoices while keeping internal teams and clients informed.

Preconstruction & Planning Participate in preconstruction activities including estimating support, bid reviews, scope clarification, budgeting, and constructability input. Support smooth handoff from estimating and engineering into execution through early planning and coordination. Financial & Commercial Management Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost‑to‑complete analyses.

Track labor productivity, production rates, and project performance; identify and address variances. Review, interpret, and help negotiate contracts, scopes, and change orders while managing commercial risk and protecting project margin. Maintain clear and accurate project documentation to support billing, reporting, and contract compliance.

Coordination & Communication Facilitate clear, consistent communication between customers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams. Coordinate engineering documentation, approvals, and construction workflows to maintain alignment across disciplines. Safety, Quality & Compliance Promote a safe jobsite and ensure compliance with all safety codes, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain high standards for workmanship, quality control, and documentation. Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration Contribute to the ongoing improvement of IFG’s project management systems, tools, and workflows. Share lessons learned and best practices to support efficiency, visibility, and scalability in a growing firm.

Work collaboratively with team members to deliver results that exceed client expectations. What You Bring We’re looking for someone with: 5+ years of experience in industrial construction, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience working with manufacturing clients, especially in chemical or advanced materials environments.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, and process data sheets. Familiarity with engineering documentation and approval processes. Hands-on experience in process construction (equipment installation, piping, mechanical systems, E&I, utilities).

Bonus: Experience with industrial building components like civil, concrete, steel, MEP, and fire protection. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other business tools. A positive attitude and a commitment to being an active part of our small-firm culture.

Leadership & Work Environment Lead contractors and subcontractors on active jobsites and be accountable for performance, coordination, and safety. This role involves a balance of office‑based planning and onsite construction oversight. Requires regular communication with internal teams, engineers, and clients.

Physical Demands This position requires: Regular sitting, talking, and hearing. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.

Position Details Type : Full-time Hours : Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (may vary by project) Location : Office and jobsite-based Travel : Occasional domestic travel for meetings, inspections, and quality checks A Few More Things This job description outlines the general nature of the role but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on project needs, and we value team members who bring new ideas, perspectives, and approaches to how we work. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement IFG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer .

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Job Type : Full-time Benefits : 401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location : In person