Employee-Owned Construction Project Lead

Sundt Enterprise; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑owner benefits

401(k)

Health coverage

Educational assistance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Sundt, a 100% employee‑owned contractor, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead assigned projects in Phoenix, AZ, ensuring safe, profitable, and timely delivery. You will oversee the project team, budgets, schedules and client relationships from preconstruction through construction.

The role requires 5–10 years in construction, deep knowledge of contracts and scheduling, and a track record of delivering complex projects. Sundt offers competitive pay and employee‑owner benefits.

Qualifications

• Four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Experience in preconstruction and in managing construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations and cash‑flow procedures.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Experience with process mechanical equipment and managing process‑mechanical scopes.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction and personnel decisions that impact the project.
• Plan, acquire, review, develop and manage the project team to ensure relentless execution.
• Establish the project charter and comprehensive project‑management plan (PMP) covering scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety and risk management.
• Participate in business development, client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations and negotiations.
• Understand and administer prime‑contract terms, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase‑order agreements and insurance.
• Oversee budgeting and cost control so the project stays within approved budget.
• Prepare and review estimates, ensuring cost‑control adherence, equipment needs, constructability, material and manpower usage, general conditions, schedule and insurance.
• Champion the orderly transition of projects from estimating to field, holding review meetings on contract requirements, conditions, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on methods required for successful and profitable execution. Review manpower, equipment and material resources.
• Develop the overall CPM schedule and coordinate with the Project Superintendent and procurement schedule.
• Prepare Monthly Progress Reports with accurate cost projections.
• Negotiate and execute change orders, supplements and cost‑control budget adjustments.
• Manage billings to ensure timely payment applications and collections, maintaining positive cash‑flow.
• Prepare purchase‑order agreements and subcontracts, including insurance certificates, bonds and lien waivers.
• Complete close‑out requirements and punch lists promptly. Manage warranty callbacks quickly.
• Prevent, identify, quantify and resolve claims promptly.

Skills

Project management

Preconstruction experience

Construction operations

Cash-flow procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sundt, a 100% employee‑owned contractor, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead assigned projects in Phoenix, AZ, ensuring safe, profitable, and timely delivery. You will oversee the project team, budgets, schedules and client relationships from preconstruction through construction.

The role requires 5–10 years in construction, deep knowledge of contracts and scheduling, and a track record of delivering complex projects. Sundt offers competitive pay and employee‑owner benefits.