Site Project Director
Akron, Ohio
Direct Hire
$175k - $200k
This is a full-time opportunity with a leading industrial construction and energy solutions organization, focused on large-scale EPC and heavy industrial projects. The role centers on site-level leadership across complex construction programs, including boiler systems, steam generation, and multidisciplinary builds. The position will begin remotely and transition to an on-site leadership role in the Midwest as the project ramps.
This is a true builder role—ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants to stand up and operationalize a new business line from the ground up. You’ll have full ownership of execution strategy, team buildout, and site operations, acting as the senior-most leader on-site. The organization is investing heavily in this initiative, and they need a seasoned construction leader who can create structure, drive performance, and establish a high-functioning operation. This is a high-impact opportunity with strong visibility, autonomy, and the ability to shape long-term business success.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in construction project management within heavy industrial, utility, or power generation environments
- Proven experience leading largescale EPC or industrial construction projects from preconstruction through turnover
- Strong background in site execution, including safety, quality, cost, and schedule management
- Experience leading and developing teams of Project Managers and field personnel
- Demonstrated ability to operate in fastpaced, ambiguous, or startup-like environments
- Experience with contract management, procurement strategy, and subcontractor oversight
- Knowledge of permitting, regulatory compliance, and construction safety standards
- Handson experience with boilers, steam generation systems, or related equipment
- Background in boilermaking or closely related trades
- Experience building new processes, workflows, or business lines
- Familiarity with Primavera or similar scheduling tools
- Knowledge of ASME, NFPA, and welding procedures
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Tech Breakdown
- Industrial Construction / EPC Projects
- Boiler Systems / Steam Generation / Multidisciplinary Builds
- Lead overall site execution strategy, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management
- Direct and develop Site Project Managers, ensuring alignment across all project scopes and phases
- Oversee safety programs and quality control processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards
- Manage procurement strategy, subcontractor selection, and contract administration
- Coordinate daily field operations across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping scopes
- Serve as the primary clientfacing leader, managing stakeholder communication and expectations
- Drive commissioning, testing, and final project turnover to ensure successful delivery
- Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
- Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
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