Project Manager

Position Overview:

Syner-G is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage construction and engineering projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities, maintaining schedules and budgets, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality and regulatory expectations. The Project Manager will work closely with clients, contractors, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to drive successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep the Project Director informed of project progress, risks, and issues, and provide recommended solutions or mitigation strategies.
• Review technical submissions from Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms, including MEP drawings, structural drawings, and construction specifications.
• Respond to and manage construction communications such as RFIs, submittals, and technical clarifications.
• Assist with preparation and execution of job start-up and close-out checklists.
• Read, interpret, and manage project plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, correspondence, shop drawings, and other project-related documents.
• Maintain accurate and complete as-built project documentation.
• Support Transfer of Care and Custody (TOCC) to facilities operations and ensure proper documentation for transition from construction to maintenance mode.
• Use project and construction management software such as ProCore, E-Builder, or Prolog.
• Act as the owner’s representative on capital projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Use Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and track project schedules.
• Participate in daily planning meetings, document observations, and ensure alignment across project teams.
• Walk construction sites regularly to verify progress, identify field issues, and support resolution efforts.
• Prepare daily reports, photo documentation, and progress measurements.
• Review construction site safety documents such as work permits, task plans, and job hazard analyses, and collaborate with the client’s EHS team to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and support contractors including general contractors, construction managers, mechanical, electrical, and specialty trades.
• Support project execution in active operating facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Assist with start-up, commissioning, and handover of building systems including HVAC, emergency power, UPS systems, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, and steam generators.
• Develop and implement document control, information management, and records governance processes.
• Establish standards for filing structures, naming conventions, metadata, version control, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate documentation requirements, deliverables, turnover strategies, and audit readiness across project teams.
• Monitor compliance, documentation quality, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Develop training materials, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent adoption across the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• 4–9 years of experience in project engineering or project management, preferably in industrial, chemical, petrochemical, biotech, or related environments.
• Experience supporting or managing capital projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Experience coordinating contractors across multiple disciplines (GC, CM, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Experience executing projects within active operating facilities.
• Experience participating in commissioning and turnover of building systems such as HVAC, emergency power, UPS, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, and steam systems.
• Experience conducting site walks, identifying field issues, and supporting resolution efforts.
• Experience preparing daily reports, photo documentation, and progress tracking.
• Experience reviewing safety documentation and collaborating with EHS teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with client stakeholders, managers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and familiarity with construction management software.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.