Company Overview
IPS USA, part of Group-IPS, is a multidisciplinary industrial project management and engineering company. Acting as an Owner’s Representative, IPS integrates into the client's project team to provide comprehensive EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) services. We guide projects from first definition to final equipment commissioning using our specialized 4-phase project management method. IPS serves diverse, high-growth industries across the United States, including Life Sciences, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Primary Metals, Buildings, and Data Centers.
Job Summary
In this role, Group-IPS USA is seeking a seasoned Capital Construction Manager to lead on-site execution, manage general contractor performance, and function as our primary representative to the client. IPS’ Capital Construction Manager will serve as a vital point of contact between clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. This position requires a self-starter who thrives across different manufacturing environments and is ready to launch a dynamic career in industrial project management.
Job Type
- Base Location: 18 Elizabeth St. Ste 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Travel/Relocation: Office centralized local travel and potential project-based relocation required
- Work Location: Customer’s Work Site (on-site presence needed)
Key Responsibilities
- Professionally collaborate with both engineering and non-engineering corporate teams on the client side
- Manage day-to-day construction activities for industrial projects, including structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and civil work.
- Coordinate multiple contractors and subcontractors to ensure efficient execution of work.
- Develop and keep detailed construction schedules in coordination with project teams.
- Monitor progress against schedule and proactively address delays and field issues.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and installation plans
- Manage contractor performance, productivity, and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Resolve field conflicts and coordinate interfaces between contractors.
- Track and verify completed work for progress reporting
- Research vendor capabilities, author comprehensive Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, lead technical and commercial procurement meetings
- Project Controls & Reporting
- Provide daily and weekly construction progress updates.
- Monitor labor productivity, schedule performance, and construction costs.
- Support change order evaluation and implementation.
- Participate in project risk assessments and mitigation planning.
- Ensure construction activities meet engineering specifications, codes, and quality requirements.
- Verify installation quality through inspections, punch lists, and turnover processes.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Review of contractor quality documentation and inspection reports.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with national standards, company safety standards, and site-specific requirements.
- Lead daily toolbox talks, pre-task planning meetings, and safety observations.
- Conduct field audits and inspections to name and mitigate hazards.
- Function as a pivotal point of contact for clients, contractors, regulators, and suppliers on the project scope
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and serve as safety reference through all engineering and construction phases of the project
What We Look For (Requirements & Characteristics)
- IPS employees must be able to commute to their work location, IPS office (Conshohocken, PA) and customer’s manufacturing site (to be discussed)
- High flexibility to pivot between multiple projects, industries, and field environments. Ability to work independently and communicate efficiently with team predecessors
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial)
- 3+ years of project management and construction management experience in an industrial environment
- Valid Driver's License. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Proficient with MS Office. Firsthand knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Project is highly valued. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and equipment layouts
- Willingness to travel up to 75% across the U.S. and potential to temporarily move for the duration of a project (up to 6+ months).
Benefits & Compensation
- $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
- 401(k) with company matching
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Construction Management: 3 years (Required)
- Project management: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
