Experienced Industrial Project Manager - Insulation

The Jamar Company is a solution-focused specialty services provider with a strong regional presence and national reach. Jamar delivers dependable, industry-leading results fueled by innovation, safety, and field leadership. Our diverse, collaborative, and people-centered culture encourages new ideas, values relationships, and strives to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. We are driven by growth, excellence, and the belief that diverse perspectives lead to the best solutions.

Step into the center ring of complex industrial work, where timelines roar, risks shift, and dozens of moving parts demand choreography. This role takes command of it all-transforming heavy logistics, field coordination, engineering puzzles, and customer expectations into a seamless, safe, ontime performance. It's project management with grit, intuition, and a knack for turning highpressure environments into wellrun arenas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To successfully perform this role, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements outlined below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead endtoend project delivery for industrial, commercial, and capital projects-from initiation through commissioning and closeout-ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
• Develop project charters, goals, and master schedules for awarded work; define scope, assumptions, constraints, risk registers, milestones, deliverables, and resource/staffing plans.
• Create and maintain project execution plans, contracting and procurement strategies, and project governance cadence.
• Oversee project startup activities, including site readiness, constructability reviews, permitting/licensing requirements, and coordination with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and production impacts.
• Prepare and manage budgets, estimates, cashflow forecasts, and cost reports; implement costcontrol practices (forecasting, earned value/quantity tracking when applicable) and resolve or approve variances.
• Build and manage integrated project schedules (P6/MS Project), monitor progress, and produce accurate weekly/monthly status reports, lookaheads, and recovery plans as needed.
• Lead feasibility assessments, including costbenefit and risk analyses, and provide recommendations and decisionmaking within delegated authority on behalf of the company.
• Manage industrial field execution: lead site coordination meetings, oversee RFI/submittal workflows, review invoices/pay applications, administer change orders, and maintain disciplined document control.
• Oversee contractor and vendor selection, bid evaluations, and contract finalization; administer trade/contractor agreements, ensure timely issue resolution, and enforce commercial terms.
• Coordinate crossfunctional stakeholders including operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, design, estimating, site leadership, subcontractors, OEMs, vendors, and general contractors.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve technical and interpersonal conflicts; develop contingency and mitigation plans to address schedule, cost, supplychain, and siterelated risks.
• Ensure adherence to company and client standards, industrial safety requirements, and regulatory obligations; promote safe work practices during site visits.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to internal team members to support capability development.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies; support audits/inspections and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Drive quality outcomes by overseeing QA/QC requirements, inspection/test plans, punchlist management, and commissioning/turnover readiness to support successful startup and acceptance.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts (lessons learned, standard work, process enhancements) to advance project delivery performance across the organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline PLUS five years or more of experience in commercial, mechanical, industrial, or insulation fields; OR ten years or more of progressively responsible experience in the same industries, including experience as a project manager, is required.
• Proficient knowledge of construction equipment and methods, drawings and specifications, building materials, and disciplinespecific standards, including system prefabrication and installation requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam/Adobe Pro, estimating software, Procore/Primavera or other project management platforms, as well as filesharing systems.
• Ability to pass preemployment background checks and any additional screenings required to access project sites.

Other Details:

• This role is based on-site at our Duluth, MN office.
• Must be willing and able to travel 50-75% of the time to be on project/customer work sites.
• May include longer days and weekend work as needed for project support.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

What Sets Us Apart:
Safety - You are part of a team that practices safety first in all we do.
Innovative Culture - Where all ideas are valued and new concepts are encouraged, ensuring continuous growth and out-of-the-box thinking.
Onboarding - Coordinated support to ensure integration into the company, complete understanding of role and team members,
Collaborative Environment - Join a collaborative workspace where support and open communication are the foundation, leading to stronger relationships and teams.
Continuous Learning - Access to resources and opportunities for day-to-day learning, and professional development
Community Engagement - We encourage and support community involvement and volunteer work, providing opportunities to give back and make a positive impact in their communities
Impact - Be a part of a company that makes a difference, both the in market and in the community.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $80,900-$115,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
• This position is eligible for profit sharing and discretionary bonus based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:
  
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
  • Employer-Paid Coverage: Group Term Life, Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Discounted Company Stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Robust Training/Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access to Perks Marketplace Discount Program
  • Company Engagement, and More
  
  
  
  

Disclaimer: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities on occasion as needed.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The Jamar Company does not set fixed deadlines for applications to open positions.

The Jamar Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need assistance with the application process, or if you're experiencing difficulty using our website to apply for a position, please reach out to our Human Resources department at careers@jamarcompany.us

Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.