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Senior Project Manager

Blue Signal Search
Springfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

Senior Project Manager

Our client has an impressive industry reputation based on quality customer service, attention to detail, and a high commitment to ethics. They are hiring a Senior Project Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success.

The Senior Capex Project Manager will lead complex industrial projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution. The ideal candidate will bring a solid technical background coupled with extensive project management experience in industrial environments.


This Role Offers:

  • Ever-growing organization at the onset of a new transformation plan.
  • Multiple career advancement paths. Opportunity to develop niche skills.
  • Ability to make a visible impact with a global organization.
  • Outstanding company culture with a focus on camaraderie and respect.
  • Established, respected company with an excellent industry reputation and global customer base.
  • Strong support structure. Large pool of resources including finance, software, and procurement support and tools.
  • Strong safety culture and safety performance at each facility.


Focus:

  • Oversee multiple industrial projects, driving them from inception to completion with a focus on meeting budget, timeline, and quality targets.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, utilizing advanced scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera to monitor progress and resources.
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including various trades, ensuring alignment with project timelines and processes.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of industrial commissioning techniques and methodologies to ensure smooth project execution and handover.
  • Monitor project performance using “S” curves and other project planning and scheduling techniques to ensure milestones are achieved.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to address project risks and implement solutions to meet project objectives.


Skill Set:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline, ideally combined with formal training in project management or engineering.
  • Strong expertise in industrial project planning, including multi-trade scheduling and commissioning processes.
  • Proficiency in using resource-loaded scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent software.
  • Certified Project Manager or a strong commitment to obtaining certification within a reasonable timeframe.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience managing industrial projects of moderate to high complexity, showcasing the ability to handle multiple, concurrent assignments.
  • Experience working with contractors and vendors, including contract negotiation and vendor performance management.
  • Knowledge of risk management principles, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.


About Blue Signal:

  • Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

Salary : $120,000 - $160,000

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