Schultz Industrial is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial services projects across the West Coast. This role is responsible for managing projects from initial planning through execution and closeout while ensuring strong performance in safety, schedule, cost, and quality.
This position works closely with field leadership, estimating, project controls, and operations teams to deliver complex projects in refinery, industrial maintenance, and turnaround environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Leadership
- Lead full lifecycle management of industrial services projects
- Develop and execute construction and field execution plans
- Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
- Lead Superintendents and Site Managers across active projects
Safety & Operational Excellence
- Promote a strong safety culture aligned with Schultz safety standards
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and customer safety requirements
- Maintain consistent field presence at active job sites
Financial & Commercial Management
- Own project financial performance including job costing, forecasting, and profitability
- Manage contract requirements, scope changes, and change orders
- Track and report key project performance indicators
Client & Internal Coordination
- Maintain strong relationships with customers and site leadership
- Partner with Business Development, Estimating, Asset Management, and Project Controls
- Support project planning, job walks, and scope development
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve field productivity and standardize processes
- Capture lessons learned and support operational improvements
Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of experience managing industrial or specialty services projects
- Experience in environments such as:
- Refinery
- Petrochemical
- Industrial maintenance
- Turnarounds
- Energy or heavy industry
- Background in scaffolding, insulation, coatings, or soft craft services preferred
Leadership
- Experience leading field supervisors, superintendents, or site managers
- Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of job costing, project scheduling, and KPI tracking
- Contract administration and change management experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project reporting tools
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or business preferred
- PMP certification is a plus
Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
