The construction industry is a fast-growing commercial sector. In 2017 alone, there are up to 8.4 million people employed in the construction industry in the United States. Industrial project management services are essential to ensuring the important aspects of these construction jobs don’t go unnoticed.
From preventing project delays to avoiding steep penalties, industrial project management services are a key player in keeping a construction project moving forward safely and effectively. That said, here are a few ways a project manager can make a difference in your own job sites.
Project managers serve as a point person
One reason why project managers make a major difference when conducting a construction project is that they serve as a point person for the many people involved in your project. Construction projects, specifically large projects, involve multiple vendors. Without proper communication and direction, your vendors and contractors can easily become confused.
Project managers ensure that everyone is where they’re supposed to be and that every crew is doing what they ought to be doing on the job site. Project managers keep things orderly, efficient, and on-schedule with a lower risk of making costly mistakes.
Project managers keep the job site secure
At the end of the workday, it’s essential that all heavy equipment, tools, and vehicles are safely put away and secured. That’s where the project manager comes in. Project management services ensure that work equipment isn’t left out in the open.
Project managers ensure that contractors are putting their vehicles and equipment where they ought to be stored. Depending on the job site, project managers can also be in charge of hiring and managing security guards to keep the construction site safe.
Project managers keep all the details in order
It’s no secret that construction projects are complex with multiple vendors, contractors, crews, and equipment operating all at once with multiple different jobs. There are also oversights and building permits that need to be done and delivered.
Project management services ensure that all of these details are taken care of from start to finish. With a project manager handling the multitude of little things, crew members can focus on handling the bigger things and getting the project done on time.
Looking for industrial project management services? The Project Group offers professional and efficient project management services for a wide array of industrial construction projects. To learn more about our project management and project consulting service, contact The Project Group today.
Pamela began her professional career in the broadcast industry while attending Tarleton State University. After graduating with a B.S. in Speech Communication in 1997, she worked at several radio stations in management roles focusing on continuity, music and production as well as serving as an on-air talent continuously for more than ten years. In 2010, Pamela accepted a position as the Assistant Marketing and Development Director for the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX. Helping to promote, market and develop the City of Richardson’s performing arts center, she succeeded in implementing and managing all social media marketing as well as creating and directing a first-ever student art exhibit, further strengthening her marketing and organizational talents.
Jason Krueger is the Director of Ranch and Real Estate Development for The Project Group Consulting, LLC. Jason has been managing and developing ranches for greater than 14 years, and has extensive sales management experience in the construction industry dating back to the late 90s. He is also a Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist with a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from Texas A&M University in College Station.
Bryant began his career at Crepaco warehouse in parts distribution and pump assembly. Then he progressed to field installation for process and ammonia systems where he oversaw welding and fitting both sanitary tubing and ammonia piping systems.He then moved to San Antonio, spent a year as a contract fabricator with H-E-B Foods working for Sanitary Welding Services. At the end of his contract he returned to the DFW area with Alloy Equipment doing installation, crew management, and scheduling. There he remained through the buyout by Statco Fabrication and Engineering, which resulted in his 25 combined years with them moving into engineering and sales departments.
With more than 25 years in the food and beverage industry and extensive experience as a project manager, Tony has planned and led multi-million dollar projects relating to system upgrades, equipment installation, water quality, validations and process improvements. Some of his areas of expertise include project planning, quality assurance, process analysis, manufacturing systems, process design and problem resolution.
Tim is an electrical and control systems engineer with more than ten years of experience in a wide variety of industries. Project experience includes working with clients in the water/wastewater fields, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food and beverage industries. Prior to his engineering work, Tim was a licensed water treatment plant operator in Texas. Tim’s strengths are process engineering, control system design, conveyor system design, and project management. He received his B. S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. In his spare time, Tim enjoys working on cars, golfing, and billiards.
Michael has thirty-five years of diversified experience in project management and engineering, equipment and systems design, and manufacturing and production. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.