Project Manager - Estimator Equipment Installation

Overview

Lead large-scale equipment installations, managing scope, budget, teams, and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• quality assurance
• project oversight
• contract management
• scope management
• safety management
• team leadership

Tasks

-Union Relations (If Applicable): Assist with jurisdictional disputes and negotiations on union projects. -Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory compliance. -Team Leadership: Lead crews and subcontractors, providing support for planning, scheduling, logistics, and engineering. -Project Oversight: Oversee construction to ensure design, budget, and schedule compliance, aligning activities with project goals. -Contract & Change Management: Manage contract requirements, oversee changes, and approve project documentation. -Collaboration & Communication: Serve as primary contact for clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution. -Innovation and Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize processes and improve outcomes through new technologies. -Compliance & Documentation: Ensure compliance with policies and maintain accurate project records. -Project Scope Management: Estimate and manage scope changes, scheduling, procurement, construction oversight, safety, and progress monitoring. -Safety & Risk Management: Support safety program implementation and ensure adherence to safety protocols. -Performance Monitoring: Track progress using metrics and adjust plans as needed to meet evolving requirements.

Requirements

• project management
• equipment installation
• construction knowledge
• risk management
• travel
• communication

What You Bring

-Experience managing self-perform industrial projects ranging from at least $1MM. -7+ years manufacturing process equipment installation experience required. -Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements. -3+ years of management experience specific to equipment installation. -Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures and standards; and union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations. -Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. -Experience leading project teams from contract award to project close-out. -A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%. -Excellent communication, organizational supervisory and planning projects with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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About Walbridge

-Headquartered in Detroit, with expanded operations across North and South America, it has become one of America’s largest privately‑held construction firms. -Projects range from green‑field manufacturing and battery parks to renovations of education and healthcare facilities. -Delivery methods include general contracting, design‑build, construction management, and EPC integrated with self‑performing concrete and engineering services. -Typical sectors include automotive, data centers, healthcare, education, government, transportation, energy, and mission‑critical facilities. -Walbridge has earned repeated recognition as a US Best Managed Company and has won ENR and EcoVadis awards for standout projects. -The firm leverages advanced technology, such as 3D modeling and AI, to identify issues early, optimize planning, and drive efficiency. -Recent marquee projects include Ford’s BlueOval battery plant and the University of Michigan’s mass timber research hub, showcasing innovation and scale.

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