Heavy Industrial Construction Senior Project Manager
STV
Heavy Industrial Construction Senior Project Manager
STV
Infrastructure engineering and design consultancy
STV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale design-build heavy industrial construction projects throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut.
This senior leadership role requires a proven project executive capable of managing complex industrial facility expansions and capital improvement programs within active operating environments. The successful candidate will serve as the owner's representative and primary point of contact, providing leadership across project planning, design coordination, construction execution, safety, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management. Design Build experience is a must.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the successful delivery of large-scale heavy industrial design-build projects from initiation through closeout.
Serve as the primary liaison between the owner, facility operations teams, executive leadership, design consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Provide daily on-site leadership and oversight to ensure projectobjectivesrelated to safety, quality, schedule, and budget are achieved.
Manage all phases of design-build project delivery, including design coordination, constructability reviews, procurement strategies, risk management, and construction execution.
Develop,maintain, andmonitormaster project schedules and key project milestones.
Ensure contractor performance, project controls, and reporting processes align with owner expectations and contractual requirements.
Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, change management, cost control, and executive reporting.
Lead project meetings, stakeholder communications, and strategic decision-making efforts.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and industrial safety standards.
Manage projects within active industrial and manufacturing facilities while minimizing operational disruption.
Utilize Procore, BIM platforms, PMIS systems, and Microsoft Office applications to support project delivery and documentation.
Identifyand resolve complex project challenges involvinglogistics, labor resources, procurement, and supply chain constraints.
Mentor junior project management staff and contribute to best practices across the project team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, ora relatedfield preferred.
15+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale heavy industrial construction projects.
Design Build experience is required.
Demonstrated success leading design-build project delivery in industrial, manufacturing, energy, process, utility, or complex infrastructure environments.
Strong understanding of design management, contractor oversight, construction sequencing, and project controls.
Proven experience managing projects from concept and design through construction and commissioning.
Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and project management information systems (PMIS).
OSHA 10 certificationrequired; OSHA 30 preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP, CCM, DBIA, or similar professional certification.
Experience supporting large industrial facility expansions, modernization programs, or manufacturing capital projects.
Familiarity with Connecticut and Rhode Island construction regulations and permitting requirements.
Experience managing projects in remote or operationally challenging environments.
Strong understanding of BIM-enabled project delivery and integrated project controls.
Why STV
Join STV's Construction Management team and play a leadership role in delivering complex industrial projects that drive operational growth and long-term value for our clients.This position offers the opportunity to lead high-profile design-build programs, influence project strategy, and work directly with industry leaders on some of the region’s most challenging and impactful industrial construction initiatives.
Compensation Range:
$164,279.49 - $187,747.98STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
STV provides professional services for the infrastructure that keeps society running. It designs, engineers, and manages projects in transportation systems, building design, water systems, and other essential infrastructure for public and private clients. Its work combines multidisciplinary expertise to plan and deliver infrastructure projects that meet local needs, using national knowledge to solve local challenges. Unlike firms that specialize in a single area, STV offers a full range of services across the project lifecycle—from planning and design to delivery and construction management—across multiple sectors. Its goal is to make communities better both now and in the future by delivering reliable, well-planned infrastructure.
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