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Project Manager - Industrial

  • Newport News, Virginia
  • Permanent
  • Aug 18, 2026

Project Manager - Industrial

Hampton Roads, Virginia

Excellent Salary Package + 10% Bonus + Annual Incentives + Company Vehicle & Gas Card + 401(k) + ESOP + Relocation Package

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Project Manager to join one of Virginia's most established and respected contractors, taking ownership of complex projects across shipyards, industrial facilities and manufacturing environments.

Are you a Project Manager with experience across industrial piping, plumbing, pumps or process systems? Are you looking to join a business where people genuinely build long-term careers, with employee ownership, strong leadership development and the opportunity to become a key technical figure within the team?

This company has been established for more than 70 years and has built an outstanding reputation across Virginia through long-standing customer relationships, technical expertise and consistently delivering complex projects. They work across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments, including shipyards, Department of Defense projects, manufacturing facilities and major industrial sites.

What really sets the business apart is the culture. They operate with a genuine people-first mentality, have exceptional employee retention and invest heavily in developing their staff. The company is also employee-owned through an ESOP, giving employees the opportunity to benefit directly from the long-term success of the organization.

In this role you will join the business as a senior member of the Project Management team, taking ownership of major industrial projects while also providing technical guidance and support to other Project Managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for more than their next project. You will be joining a stable, growing and employee-owned organization where long tenure is common, your technical expertise will be valued and you can have a genuine influence on the continued development of the team.

The Role:

  • Manage industrial and shipyard projects from planning through completion
  • Take ownership of project schedules, budgets, commercial performance and delivery
  • Manage projects involving piping, plumbing, pumps and industrial mechanical systems
  • Work closely with customers, General Contractors, field leadership and subcontractors
  • Provide technical guidance and support to Project Managers
  • Build strong relationships with long-standing customers
  • Identify project risks and resolve technical and commercial issues
  • Support improvements in project delivery and internal processes


The Person:

  • Project Management experience within industrial facilities
  • Experience with industrial piping, plumbing, pumps, process systems or similar
  • Background within shipyards, manufacturing, heavy industrial or comparable environments
  • Strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead and influence others
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Looking for a stable, long-term career with a growing business


What's on Offer:

  • Excellent Salary Package
  • 10% Annual Bonus
  • Additional Annual Incentives
  • Company Vehicle & Gas Card
  • 401(k) with 3% Company Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • ESOP fully vested after 5 years
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Relocation Package
  • Extensive Leadership & Project Management Development



To apply, click "Apply Now".

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Reference Number: 278353

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH278353_1787055489
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Newport News, Virginia

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Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Per annum

Permanent

Job Type

Construction

Discipline

BBBH278353_1787055489

Reference Number

18 Aug 2026

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John Leng

John Leng

Managing Director - Construction