Project Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the logistics, rigging and final setting of pharmaceutical equipment. This role requires a strong background in millwright and ironworker disciplines, combined with a working understanding of cranes and heavy lift operations. The PM will serve as the primary liaison between Barnhart, client stakeholders, field crews, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and on-schedule project execution. Site Location - Lebanon, Indiana Seeking candidates with home base in the Philadelphia area but are open to candidates in other parts of the US. PD available for those eligible. Key Responsibilities : Manage day-to-day execution of logistics, rigging and final setting of pharmaceutical equipment. Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, and resource allocations. Coordinate with Barnhart’s engineering, rigging, and logistics teams to plan and execute crane, rigging, and final set operations. Act as the main point of contact with Customer project representatives. Facilitate coordination between site contractors, vendors, and Barnhart crews. Provide regular progress reports and project status updates to Barnhart leadership and client teams. Enforce safety standards consistent with OSHA, Customer site policies, and Barnhart safety programs. Conduct pre-job safety briefings, job hazard analyses, and compliance checks. Oversee equipment setting and alignment, steel connections, and equipment anchoring. Ensure crane usage plans are executed according to lift plans and engineering requirements. Troubleshoot field challenges related to equipment setting, alignment, or rigging. Track budgets, project costs, and change orders. Support documentation requirements, including lift plans, daily logs, and close-out packages. Monitor subcontractor performance and enforce contractual obligations. Required Qualifications : 5+ years of project management experience in industrial construction or heavy rigging / millwright work. Background in millwright and / or ironworker trades, with proven understanding of equipment setting and steel erection. Working knowledge of crane operations, rigging, and heavy lift logistics. Strong communication skills with ability to interface between field teams and client executives. Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent). OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training. Preferred Qualifications : Experience in pharmaceutical or advanced manufacturing facility construction. Previous Barnhart project experience or exposure to Barnhart’s engineered heavy lift / logistics methodologies. PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials. Physical Requirements : Must be capable of working in outdoor environments and industrial construction settings Ability to walk the site, climb scaffolding or ladders as needed, and oversee rigging operations in real-time Employment Type : Contract Years Experience : 5 - 10 years Bonus / Commission : No