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

Client Interaction:

- Professionally collaborate with both engineering and non-engineering corporate teams on the client side

Construction Management

- 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

Contractor Management

- 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

Procurement Support:

- 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.

Quality Assurance

- 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.

Safety Leadership

- 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.

Stakeholder Coordination:

- Function as a pivotal point of contact for clients, contractors, regulators, and suppliers on the project scope

Team & Site Leadership:

- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and serve as safety reference through all engineering and construction phases of the project

What We Look For (Requirements & Characteristics)

Commute:

- IPS employees must be able to commute to their work location, IPS office (Conshohocken, PA) and customer’s manufacturing site (to be discussed)

Core Traits:

- High flexibility to pivot between multiple projects, industries, and field environments. Ability to work independently and communicate efficiently with team predecessors

Education:

-Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial)

Experience:

- 3+ years of project management and construction management experience in an industrial environment

Legal & Logistical:

- Valid Driver's License. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Technical Skills:

- 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

Travel & Relocation:

- 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

Salary: $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 Engineering: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Conshohocken, PA 19428 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Conshohocken, PA 19428: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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