On-Site Project Manager
Petersburg, Virginia
Compensation : $250,000 – $300,000+ (depending on rate, per diem level, and weeks worked)
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a crucial leadership role in delivering major above-ground storage tank construction projects that are foundational to regional infrastructure and industry operations. You'll be the on-site driver of safety, quality, scheduling, and client coordination, ensuring projects stay on track and exceed expectations. With the organisation rapidly expanding nationwide, this role offers a strong platform to influence project outcomes and elevate your career in a high-growth, specialty construction environment. Your expertise directly shapes project execution and site performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day on-site execution for new above-ground storage tank construction.
- Manage scheduling, work sequencing, safety culture, and quality control across all site activities.
- Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, engineering support, logistics, and supply chain.
- Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on progress and priorities.
- Oversee documentation, reporting, cost tracking, and site compliance processes.
- Resolve field challenges proactively and implement corrective actions where required.
- Support workforce planning, mobilisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all work aligns with relevant construction standards, codes, and operational requirements.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong background in above-ground storage tank construction — sphere / tank experience is essentialProven on-site project management experience in industrial construction environments.Ability to lead teams in a 50-hour workweek environment with tight schedules.Skilled in safety leadership, field coordination, logistics, and project controls fundamentals.Confident communicator able to interface with craft teams and senior stakeholders.Highly organised, decisive, and comfortable managing fast-moving site operations.Able to travel or remain on-site as required by project schedules.Apply online or email your resume to jwest@novaxrecruitment.com