Industrial Project Manager

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Industrial Project Manager is responsible for leading all day‑to‑day field execution activities across DrinkPAK’s capital construction portfolio, typically focused on a specific site. Ensure safe, high‑quality, and on‑schedule delivery of major greenfield and brownfield projects. This role owns contractor coordination, field execution, punchlist closure, turnover readiness, and construction critical path management to protect First Saleable Product (FSP) and start‑of‑production dates. The leader serves as a key interface between Engineering Services, OEM partners, general contractors, and plant leadership, ensuring constructability, sequencing, and risk mitigation are embedded from conceptual design through commissioning. This role is a Field‑Execution‑Focused Construction Leader.

​BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:  

•   PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company 

• A cell phone stipend 

• Annual discretionary bonus 

• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more.

LOCATION: The position can be based at either DrinkPak’s Headquarters (DP1) in Santa Clarita, California, or at our Texas Facility (DP2) in Fort Worth, Texas, or at our future site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.

• Lead day‑to‑day field execution, ensuring contractor coordination, safety compliance, and adherence to construction schedules.

• Manage construction critical path activities to protect FSP and start‑of‑production milestones.

• Drive punchlist closure, turnover documentation, and readiness for commissioning and startup.

• Participate in Conceptual Design final reviews to validate constructability, sequencing, and installation feasibility.

• Oversee site logistics, permitting coordination, inspections, and adherence to quality standards.

• Monitor project budgets, change orders, and contractor performance; escalate risks proactively.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain clear communication with Engineering Services, OEMs, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Support DP3 construction completion while preparing DP4 construction readiness, recognizing overlapping project timelines.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, field reports, and progress tracking systems.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all site activities.

• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network wide, 75% travel.

Key KPIs

• Construction Schedule Adherence

• Safety Performance: Zero recordable incidents; 100% contractor compliance

• Punchlist Closure Lead Time, 30 days post‑mechanical completion

• Turnover Package Accuracy

• Critical Path Variance

• Change Order Accuracy & Control

• Commissioning Readiness On‑Time

• Field Issue Resolution Lead Time

• Contractor Productivity = Top Quartile vs. industry benchmarks

• Constructability Review Effectiveness: Zero major rework events attributable to design gaps.
   

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in cons