Construction Project Sponsor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

JLM Rewards incentive program

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners is seeking a seasoned construction manager in Tempe, Arizona, to oversee various construction teams and support executive leadership in business initiatives. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction or water/wastewater projects, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and proven leadership skills. The role offers a competitive hourly compensation of $40.00 - $60.00, inclusive of benefits like health, vision, and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction or water/wastewater markets.
• Prior experience as Project Manager or similar roles.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support executive leadership with business initiatives.
• Manage multiple construction teams through the construction process.
• Lead contract negotiations and client relationship management.

Skills

Construction management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

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.