Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $70,000$90,000
Jr. Project Manager Industrial Operations Delivery
Location : Marietta, GA / Remote (with site travel as required)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Industry : Industrial Automation Construction Logistics
Seniority Level : Midlevel
About JCK USA
JCK USA is building a new kind of industrial delivery organizationone that blends operational excellence, safety leadership, and multi-discipline coordination inside live, high-performance facilities. Our teams work at the intersection of automation, construction, and logistics, delivering complex installation programs with precision and discipline.
We are seeking a Jr. ProjectManager from any high-risk, high-tempo operational environment (aviation, refinery operations, manufacturing, military logistics, events production, etc.) who can lead multi-team installation programs with structure and confidence.
You do not need a construction background. We provide full technical training. What we value is leadership, operational rigour, and accountability.
Role Overview
As a Jr. ProjectManager, you will lead mechanical and electrical installation programs insidelive, operating industrial facilities. This is a hands-on operational leadership role that blends :
- Multi-team coordination
- Shift and schedule management
- Safety and risk control
- Productivity and performance tracking
- Client operations alignment
If you excel at keeping teams synchronised, safe, and productive in high-stakes environments, you will thrive here.
Key Responsibilities :
Operational Execution
Lead mechanical and electrical crews delivering installation and retrofit work in live facilitiesCoordinate work across day, night, and weekend shiftsMaintain steady throughput and high-quality outputManage space, equipment, lifts, and material flow in constrained environmentsPlanning & Scheduling
Break program scope into phases, zones, and shift-level execution plansRun structured shift handover meetings between day / night leadershipTrack KPIs, progress, and productivity through dashboards and reportsAlign shutdown windows and critical-path activities with client operationsSafety Leadership
Enforce LOTO, work permits, overhead work controls, and FOD managementLead toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and safety briefingsEnsure compliance with OSHA standards and internal HSE frameworksModel strong safety culture and zero-incident disciplineStakeholder & Client Coordination
Collaborate with client Operations, Safety, and Area ManagersCommunicate changes, risks, blockers, and mitigation strategies clearlyMaintain strong professional relationships with client and contractor teamsDocumentation & Control
Maintain daily reports, shift logs, and incident documentationTrack variances vs. plan and escalate earlyDrive risk management discipline across the program lifecycleIdeal Background
You likely come from one of these environments :
Aviation operations : dispatch, ramp, station management, ground opsRefinery / oil & gas operations : turnaround planning, shift supervisionIndustrial manufacturing : production lead, shift manager, maintenance coordinatorMilitary logistics / engineering : operations NCO, logistics officer, tech supervisorHigh-volume warehouse / industrial operations : shift lead, ops managerEvents production : stage / crew manager, operations coordinatorYou Have Experience In
Leading multi-disciplinary teamsManaging operations inside safety-critical environmentsCoordinating shift-based work with structured handoversWorking around ongoing, live operationsStaying calm and structured under pressureExercising strong accountability and command presenceYou Do NOT Need
Construction experienceEngineering licensesTrade qualificationsWe train all technical and industry-specific aspects.
What This Role Offers
A leadership position delivering high-impact industrial programsExposure to advanced automation and material-handling technologyA disciplined, safety-driven operational cultureClear advancement path to Project ManagerAbility to transition your operations background into a new industryBenefits & Compensation
Base Salary : $70,000$90,000 (experience & location dependent)Paid overtime during peak project phasesHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offTravel support (when required)Structured technical and leadership trainingClear career progression into senior leadership rolesSchedule
MondayFriday25% Travel required to Project SitesAdditional hours during critical phases as needed (paid)How to Apply
Submit your resume along with a short note describing your operational leadership experience.
We encourage applicants from aviation, oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics, military, and event operations to apply.