Project Director - Relocation

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. is seeking a Project Director to lead large MEP/construction programs in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on strategy, execution, client relations, and financial performance from preconstruction through completion.

You will oversee complex mechanical systems, process piping, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and quality results in a senior leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, leading large MEP projects.
• Strong background in mechanical construction and process piping.
• Experience with complex HVAC, plumbing, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects.
• Proven ability to manage project financials and overall performance.
• Excellent leadership overseeing Project Managers and field teams.
• Solid understanding of contracts, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and change management.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for large-scale MEP, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and process piping projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and profitability.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Work closely with owners, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide strategic oversight of project planning, procurement, staffing, and execution.
• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, contracts, and financial performance.
• Identify and resolve major project risks, design issues, schedule concerns, and cost impacts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership during preconstruction and project planning.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations.
• Drive accountability, communication, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Risk management

Preconstruction planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Project Director – MEP / Process Piping

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a strong background in MEP construction, mechanical systems, and process piping to lead complex commercial and industrial projects.

This is a senior-level leadership role responsible for overseeing project strategy, financial performance, client relationships, and overall execution from preconstruction through completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for large-scale MEP, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and process piping projects.

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and profitability.

• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.

• Work closely with owners, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Provide strategic oversight of project planning, procurement, staffing, and execution.

• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, contracts, and financial performance.

• Identify and resolve major project risks, design issues, schedule concerns, and cost impacts.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide leadership during preconstruction and project planning.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations.

• Drive accountability, communication, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, with significant experience leading large MEP projects.

• Strong background in mechanical construction and process piping.

• Experience with complex HVAC, plumbing, industrial, commercial, healthcare, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects.

• Proven experience managing significant project financials and overall project performance.

• Strong leadership experience overseeing Project Managers and field teams.

• Excellent understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and change management.

• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

If you're an experienced MEP leader ready to take ownership of major projects and lead high-performing teams, I'd like to have a confidential conversation with you.