Senior Piping Project Manager (Traveling)

About the role

CR Meyer is hiring a Senior Piping Project Manager, a traveling position with current assignments in the Midwest and Southeast United States. The role leads the planning, estimating, execution and closeout of piping and mechanical construction projects across the U.S., managing safety, quality, schedule, budget and customer satisfaction while leading project teams, field personnel, subcontractors and vendors. Between projects, office work is available at the Piping Office in Kaukauna, WI.

Key responsibilities

• Estimate, plan and execute piping and mechanical construction projects with customers, engineering teams and field personnel.
• Prepare and review estimates, proposals and bid packages; follow up on proposals, negotiate scope and secure contracts.
• Set project budgets, schedules, staffing plans and objectives; oversee financial performance including purchase orders, labor costs, invoicing, change orders and receivables.
• Lead implementation of the Risk Control Plan and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with codes, permits and regulations.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors and resources, coordinate procurement and delivery, and track productivity and lessons learned.
• Use project management software to maintain schedules, reports, forecasts and documentation; ensure QA/QC procedures are followed.
• Partner with engineering and Design/Build teams, oversee closeout (punch lists, turnover, acceptance) and keep accurate project records.

Required profile

• 8 to 12 years of experience estimating and managing industrial piping, mechanical and heavy industrial construction projects; experience with pipe fabrication, process/utility piping, equipment installation, turnarounds and outage work preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may substitute.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects, field teams, subcontractors, budgets and schedules in industrial settings.
• Valid driver's license, insurable driving record, ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and willingness to travel extensively.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Primavera P6 and construction/project management software.
• Ability to read piping drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, specifications and construction documents.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Travel incentive pay and paid per diem.
• Paid flights home and an excellent benefits package.