Industrial Project Manager Jobs

Industrial Project Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, energy, construction, and utilities, from project engineer to senior and director levels, with specializations in plant operations, capital expenditures, and EPC delivery. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles513+
Top stateTexas
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type55% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Project Manager, Industrial, Project & Development Services
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Project Manager, Industrial, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$81k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Senior Project Manager, Industrial, Project & Development Services
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Senior Project Manager, Industrial, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Project Manager Industrial Controls (Process and Manufacturing)
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Project Manager Industrial Controls (Process and Manufacturing)
Egan Company
Champlin, Minnesota
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $92k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

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Electrical Superintendent needed for upcoming Industrial Project
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Electrical Superintendent needed for upcoming Industrial Project
Loveland Electric Inc
Fort Pierce, Florida
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$40 - $50/hr
On-Site
Master Electrician

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Industrial Cooperation Project Administrator
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Industrial Cooperation Project Administrator
General Atomics
Poway, California
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
$100k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Industrial Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell17
  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited17
  • HDR16
  • M. J. ELECTRIC16
  • ALLEN BLASTING AND COATING11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services22
  • Construction & Real Estate18
  • Technology & Software6
  • Food & Beverage4
  • Staffing & Recruiting2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in industrial project manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
  • 5 or more years of project management experience in industrial or heavy construction environments
  • PMP certification or demonstrated equivalent project management training
  • Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
  • Experience managing capital projects with multimillion-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and site-level safety program administration

Tips for Your Industrial Project Manager Job Search

Quantify scope on your resume

Industrial project managers are hired on outcomes, so list budget sizes, team headcounts, and schedule adherence rates for each role you held. Vague descriptions like 'managed projects' won't separate you from dozens of other applicants.

List your PMP or CAPM certification prominently

Many industrial hiring managers filter resumes before reading them closely. If you hold a PMP, CAPM, or relevant industry certification like OSHA 30, put it in your header or a dedicated credentials line, not buried in a skills section.

Target openings by delivery methodology

EPC, EPCM, and design-bid-build roles call for different experience. When you search, filter or scan job descriptions for the exact delivery model you know best so your application speaks directly to what that employer is running.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists industrial project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for industrial roles routinely ask how you handled a schedule slip, a contractor dispute, or a budget overrun. Walk in with two or three specific examples that show how you diagnosed the problem and what you changed to recover.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Industrial project manager offers often include per diem allowances, relocation packages, and site bonuses that can vary widely by project type and location. Review the full offer structure before accepting or countering so you're comparing equivalent packages.

Industrial Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most industrial project managers?

The most active employers for industrial project managers right now are Burns & McDonnell, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and HDR, and the most openings are in Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with capital spending cycles, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.

How many industrial project manager jobs are remote?

About 45% of industrial project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other management roles. Project controls, planning, and reporting functions are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements, while site-based delivery roles almost always require on-site presence for at least part of the project lifecycle.

How do you become an industrial project manager?

Start with a technical degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, then build field or site experience as a project engineer or coordinator on industrial projects. Earning a PMP certification strengthens your candidacy considerably. Move into a project manager role by demonstrating you can own schedule, budget, and contractor relationships independently, then grow scope and complexity from there.

Can you get an industrial project manager job with little experience?

Entry points exist, but they're typically labeled project engineer, project coordinator, or assistant project manager rather than project manager. Focus your applications on roles in that tier, emphasize any exposure to construction or manufacturing environments, and highlight technical skills like scheduling software or cost tracking. Earning an OSHA 30 certification before applying also signals genuine field readiness to industrial employers.

What does the industrial project manager interview process look like?

Most industrial employers run a phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a hiring manager or engineering director who will probe your experience with specific project types, delivery methods, and safety practices. A final round often involves a panel with operations or site leadership and may include a scenario exercise where you walk through how you'd handle a scope change or contractor conflict.

Where can I find and apply to industrial project manager jobs?

You can find and apply to industrial project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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