Senior Project Manager

2 days ago

Phoenix, AZ, United States RK Mechanical Full-time
Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Lead complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through final completion. Take full ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost-to-complete projections, cash flow, billing, collections, and profitability. Develop the overall project execution strategy in partnership with field and operations leadership. Lead project teams that may include Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and project support personnel. Mentor and develop less-experienced Project Managers and Project Engineers. Serve as the primary senior-level relationship for customers, general contractors, owners, design teams, vendors, and other project stakeholders. Conduct project turnover meetings and establish clear execution plans before work begins. Manage contracts, subcontract agreements, procurement strategies, and project documentation. Coordinate major equipment and material procurement to protect schedule and budget. Lead subcontractor negotiations and oversee subcontract execution. Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, change conditions, and scope clarification. Identify contract and project risks early and develop strategies to mitigate exposure. Monitor labor productivity and work closely with field leadership to ensure manpower is aligned with project needs. Review project costs and forecasts regularly, identifying margin opportunities and potential financial exposure. Take ownership of change management, including pricing, negotiation, documentation, and collection. Lead monthly project financial reviews and clearly communicate project status to operations leadership. Ensure billing, collections, retention, and cash flow remain aligned with project expectations. Maintain accountability for quality, safety, schedule, financial results, and customer satisfaction. Lead project closeout and turnover while maintaining strong customer relationships that create opportunities for future work.

10+ years of progressive mechanical construction or project management experience. Significant experience managing commercial mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, process piping, or related MEP construction. Proven success managing large, complex, and financially significant projects. Strong command of project financials including WIP, forecasting, cost-to-complete, margin management, billing, cash flow, and change management. Experience working directly with field leadership on manpower planning, productivity, scheduling, constructability, and execution. Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, subcontract administration, scheduling, and construction risk. Ability to recognize project problems early and develop practical solutions before those issues impact schedule or profitability. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Managers. Strong customer-facing skills with the confidence to handle difficult negotiations and high-level project conversations. Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and decision-making abilities. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent mechanical construction experience will also be considered.