Project Manager, Processing Facilities 

Location: Fayetteville, AR (On-Site) 

Our client, a well-established company specializing in construction projects across a variety of industries, is looking for a skilled Project Manager, Processing Facilities to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects within manufacturing and operational facilities. This position offers the opportunity to manage technically demanding projects while collaborating with customers, field personnel, and construction partners to achieve successful outcomes. 

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction project management, particularly within food processing, manufacturing, or comparable industrial facilities. This individual will play an important role in coordinating project resources, maintaining financial accountability, and guiding construction activities from initial planning through completion. 

This Role Offers: 

• Competitive annual base salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
• Take a leading role in delivering complex construction initiatives across commercial and industrial settings, with an emphasis on facilities designed for manufacturing and operational processes. 
• Meaningful responsibility for project execution, financial performance, and customer relationships. 
• Collaborative working environment with construction leadership, technical professionals, and trade partners. 
• Opportunity to contribute to a variety of construction initiatives requiring thoughtful planning, technical coordination, and adaptable problem-solving. 

Focus: 

• Oversee project execution from initial planning through completion, ensuring seamless collaboration among site teams, technical partners, and stakeholders while maintaining progress toward key deliverables. 
• Establish and monitor project budgets, schedules, purchasing requirements, and financial projections to support efficient execution. 
• Administer subcontractor agreements, procurement activities, project modifications, payment applications, and associated cost controls. 
• Coordinate construction requirements involving mechanical and electrical infrastructure, plumbing systems, refrigeration, and specialized production equipment. 
• Address facility-specific considerations related to sanitation, environmental controls, drainage, and ongoing manufacturing operations. 
• Work closely with field supervisors and construction teams to promote safe practices, workmanship standards, and timely project delivery. 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key project partners, address obstacles as they arise, and guide ongoing operations to ensure successful delivery of project objectives. 

Skill Set: 

• Minimum of five years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects, including responsibility for budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance. 
• Previous involvement in construction projects supporting food processing, food manufacturing, or related production environments. 
• Proven ability to interpret project plans, navigate contractual obligations, evaluate technical requirements, and facilitate collaboration among various construction disciplines. 
• Demonstrated ability to oversee project financial performance, negotiate with project partners, and resolve construction-related challenges. 
• Familiarity with specialized industrial facilities, including refrigeration, process piping, production equipment, or temperature-controlled environments; experience in poultry or protein processing is particularly valued. 
• Demonstrated ability to utilize digital project tracking tools and Microsoft Office applications, with familiarity in Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project considered a plus. 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership capabilities; a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. 

About Blue Signal: 

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading organizations. We are committed to helping candidates explore opportunities that align with their professional experience and long-term career goals. 

Learn more at www.bluesignal.com.