Construction Project Sponsor

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Incentive program

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a seasoned construction professional to support executive leadership, manage multiple construction teams, and lead contract negotiations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction and possesses strong communication and leadership skills. We offer a competitive compensation package with health insurance and incentive programs. Compensation ranges from $40.00 to $60.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction or water/wastewater markets.
• Experience as Project Manager, Design Manager, or similar roles.
• Proficient in construction standards and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive leadership with strategy and business initiatives.
• Manage construction teams and client relationships.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure project performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Project management

Business process management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Assists and supports Executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Provides strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships.
• Serves as the primary client relationship manager, building long‑term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Oversight and collaboration during the preconstruction, estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
• Leads contract negotiations, solutions, and development.
• Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.
• Senior management responsibility for project performance: financial, schedule, client relations.
• Ensures staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, retention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Has proven track record in construction work.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Gets excited about construction projects and completing assignments on time.
• Self‑oriented, organized, great communicator, and approachable.
• Comfortable working within a team environment at the project site in Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the heavy civil construction or water/wastewater markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Staff Management.
• Project Management.
• Business Process Management.
• Business Administration.
• Public Speaking and Presentations.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as benefits including Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, and Paid Time Off!

Compensation: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

• Ongoing HR support.
• Competitive benefits packages including Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
• Our very own JLM Rewards incentive program.