Project Manager – Industrial Capital Projects

Title: Project Manager – Industrial Capital Projects
Location: Corona, CA (Onsite)
Department: Engineering / Capital Projects
Type: Full-Time- (3) Three Year Contract
Rate: Market Rate (Negotiable)
Summary
The Project Manager leads major industrial capital and compliance projects at a manufacturing facility, overseeing planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role requires strong technical knowledge of industrial processes, material handling systems, heavy equipment, controls/electrical systems, and high‑temperature thermal equipment (kilns, dryers). The PM will coordinate engineering firms, contractors, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies while ensuring compliance, schedule adherence, and budget control.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from feasibility through commissioning and turnover.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, process).
• Maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and change management.
• Provide technical oversight for material handling systems, batching, thermal equipment, air/dust systems, and emissions control.
• Support equipment selection, constructability reviews, integration planning, and tie‑ins.
• Oversee electrical/controls scope including MCCs, VFDs, PLC/HMI integration, field wiring, and industrial networks.
• Lead coordination with city/county agencies, environmental permitting, and utilities.
• Support corporate capital approval processes and prepare executive‑level updates.
• Manage project risk, safety planning, construction quality, and commissioning documentation.
• Direct procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and contractor performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10+ years managing industrial capital projects in manufacturing/heavy industry.
• Experience with multi‑million‑dollar projects and regulatory coordination.
• Knowledge of industrial processes, material handling, kilns/dryers, and electrical/controls systems.
• Ability to work across disciplines in active operating plants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Process engineering background.
• Experience with environmental permitting or compliance projects.
• EPC/EPCM firm management experience.
• Familiarity with stage‑gate capital governance and project controls.
• OSHA 30, PMP, or similar certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management (scope/schedule/budget/risk).
• Technical judgment and ability to challenge assumptions.
• Clear communication and executive‑level reporting.
• High accountability and follow‑through.
• Proficiency with MS Project/Primavera, Excel, and document control tools.

Working Conditions

• Primarily onsite at the Corona plant with field walks and contractor coordination.
• Occasional travel for vendor meetings, engineering reviews, FATs, and corporate sessions.

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