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Full Time
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Sr. Project Manager - Industrial

9/23/2025

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for managing and administering the construction and delivery of industrial projects, ensuring they are executed profitably and in alignment with client expectations. This role involves developing client relationships and overseeing day-to-day project management activities.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Established in 1963, Baker Group is Iowa’s premier full-service specialty contractor—serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and mission-critical markets across the country. We offer integrated solutions in mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, plumbing, piping, building automation, fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and 24/7 service and maintenance. Our offsite manufacturing capabilities and modular construction approach allow us to deliver faster, safer, and more cost-effective projects with consistent quality. What sets us apart is our collaborative, data-driven process. By aligning design, field, and BIM teams from day one, we reduce risk, increase efficiency, and deliver long-term value. We don’t just build systems—we build trusted partnerships. As an employee-owned company, we’re deeply invested in exceptional outcomes for our clients and communities. At Baker Group, you can always Expect the Best®.
About the Role

PURPOSE

Create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group mission statement with employees, internal and external clients. Under limited supervision, manages and administers the construction and delivery of new projects, to include contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management.  Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients.  Performs related work as required.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

  • Manage material, workforce, and processes of Industrial projects
  • Purchase material, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract sub-contractors
  • Execute assigned equipment projects and ensure assigned projects are executed profitably, accurately, on-time, within scope of contract, and in alignment with client expectations
  • Continuously develop relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities which provide long-term client relationships and revenue opportunities
  • Participate in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate production of basic design plans and construction documents
  • Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
  • Oversee aspects of day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms
  • Review and interpret proposed designs, drawings, and specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
  • Ensure project operations are in compliance with design specifications
  • Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring client requirements are met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement
  • Authorize contract, purchase order, and change order issuances, approve contractor invoices for payment
  • Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing institutional operations
  • Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects, ensuring conformance to building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications
  • Represent Baker Group in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
  • Research and prepare operations, equipment, policy, procedure, and/or other issue reports
  • Act as account manager or single point of contact with clients during project execution
  • Estimate industrial work
  • Read and comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts
  • Utilize computer estimating programs and accounting software programs

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil/ Industrial Engineering OR 
  • Ten+ years of directly related experience to the duties and responsibilities specified
  • Industrial construction knowledge required including: PIOs, process piping, material handling, process equipment, ASME codes including 1331.3

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Valid driver’s license

 

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Good vision and hearing
  • Solid organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of contract language
  • Crisis management skills as well as personal management skills
  • Basic accounting knowledge
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible
  • Moderately exposed to unusual elements and may require moderate physical activity

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

At any given time, may be exposed to: 

  • Normal office conditions
  • Exposure to weather, heat, cold
  • Wet and/or humid
  • Vibration
  • Exposure to dust/fumes
  • Noise intensity – Loud
  • Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals
  • In proximity to moving mechanical parts
  • Exposure to electrical shock
  • Working in high/exposed places

 

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS 

  • Computer
  • Calculator
  • Tape measure
  • PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest)
  • Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt

 
 

 Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
 

Key Skills
Project ManagementConstruction ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementQuality ControlContract ManagementCost EstimatingDesign PlanningCrisis ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadership SkillsIndustrial Construction KnowledgeComputer SkillsMulti-TaskingFlexibility
Categories
Management & LeadershipConstructionEngineering
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