Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Stronghold Companies operates in industrial construction environments, and is seeking a Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle execution of instrumentation and electrical projects in petrochemical, refining, and industrial facilities. The role oversees field teams, schedules, budgets, safety, technical execution, client coordination, and project closeout across multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution of multiple I&E projects, including greenfield, brownfield, and turnaround work
- Directly manage Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews to drive safe and efficient execution
- Own project schedule, productivity, and cost performance from kickoff through closeout
- Identify and mitigate risks related to working in active/operating facilities
- Oversee installation, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation systems
- Manage electrical scope including: Low and medium voltage systems, MCCs, VFDs, cable tray, and power distribution
- Ensure proper execution of: Loop checks, point-to-point verification, and system startups
- Interface with client systems including PLC & DCS
- Ensure compliance with hazardous area classifications and NEC
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking with a focus on labor productivity
- Develop and manage change orders, RFIs, and scope revisions
- Support estimating and pre-construction efforts for new and existing clients
- Ensure accurate reporting of project status to Operations and executive leadership
- Champion a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA, NFPA 70/70E, and client-specific requirements
- Enforce LOTO, energized work protocols, and safe work practices
- Lead safety meetings and ensure compliance across all field activities
- Maintain strict adherence to all company and client safety procedures
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Act as the primary point of contact for project related communication
- Participate in client meetings, planning sessions, and progress reviews
- Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and developing field personnel
Skills
- * 7+ years of experience in industrial construction with a focus on instrumentation and electrical (I&E)
- * 5+ years in project management or supervisory role
- * Proven experience managing projects in oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial environments
- * Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation systems, and start up and commissioning processes
- * Experience working in live facilities, turnarounds, or shutdown environments
- * Valid driver's license with clean MVR
- Extensive travel required across the United States, including extended stays at project sites
- Typical days and hours of work are variable/ project dependent. Over-time work is common and may be required as job duties demand
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required, and for long periods of time to bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit, hand strength and dexterity. An Analyzer Technician III will frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms
- All employees are required to be fit tested for the various respirators used as well as the ability to successfully pass a pulmonary function test (PFT)
- * 10+ years of relevant industry experience
- * Experience managing multi-million-dollar I&E projects
- * Experience and knowledge of NEC
- * Electrical/Instrumentation license and/or certifications
- * PMP Certification
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