Project Manager (Industrial)

Keeley Construction
St. Louis, MO
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with construction management or engineering backgrounds and experience in substation, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects will find this leadership-focused role in St. Louis, Missouri, suitable for those seeking a hands-on, team-oriented position.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering and at least five years of industrial construction experience
    — “Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience”
  • Individuals who have managed complex projects involving substation and transmission/distribution work
    — “Background of technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects”
  • Professionals with a track record of coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project schedules effectively
    — “Manage and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity”

Things to consider

  • This role likely involves on-site work, as the JD emphasizes coordination with suppliers and field supervision.
    — “Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs”
  • The position requires direct client interaction and managing contractual obligations.
    — “Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your ability to read and write contracts, particularly vendor and subcontractor agreements.
    — “Ability to read and write subcontracts & vendor agreements based on their owners’ contract requirements”
  • Emphasize your experience in coordinating with municipal inspectors and utilities for compliance and project success.
    — “Communicate and coordinate with local municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage risks related to safety, contracts, and city/county regulations in your interview.
    — “Manage risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • managing industrial construction projects
  • coordinating with local utilities
Typical background
construction managementengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Project PlanningRisk ManagementSubcontractor CoordinationSafety Management

Preferred

Deep Foundation DrillingTransmission/distribution

Stack & domain

Construction

About the role

Original posting from Keeley Construction via Greenhouse

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Project Manager for our Industrial Manufacturing Team in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity. 

Develop comprehensive project plans prior to project kickoff to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. 

Build, manage, and strategize project schedules. Recognize, identify, and rectify potential impacts. 

Understand and coordinate all roles within the project lifecycle, from administrative functions to owner responsibilities. 

Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs. Ensure that materials meet specifications and that packing slips match the quantity delivered.  

Manage risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.  

Work with estimators to organize a pre-construction meeting with key supervisors in operations to help produce a project.  

Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.  

Communicate and coordinate with local municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.  

Schedule subcontractors when needed and manage effective communication to avoid delays in operations.   

Ability to read and write subcontracts & vendor agreements based on their owners’ contract requirements. 

Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, etc.   

Manage and grow a team by taking responsibility and genuine interest in their team’s development and growth. 

Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure consistent communication and alignment throughout the project. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.

Background of technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects.

Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.  

Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus. 

#LI-AG1 #LI-Onsite

All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Source: Keeley Construction careers (Greenhouse)

Similar roles

More roles at Keeley Construction