Project Manager

PCL Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

HSA or FSA

Mental health and wellness support

Career growth pathways

World-class training

Opportunities to grow across sectors

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead large-scale civil West projects from planning through closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and field coordination, while shaping safety culture on site and guiding a diverse team. The role requires 10–15 years of progressive construction experience, a degree in engineering or construction management, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of progressive construction experience, with leadership and mentoring skills preferred.
• Experience implementing a strong safety culture by health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
• Knowledge of construction industry, materials, codes, and quality management practices.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills for budgets, risks, resources and schedules.
• Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support for large or complex construction projects.
• Oversees safety plan development and promotes a safety culture on site.
• Oversees total construction to ensure design, budget, resources, quality, and schedule alignment.
• Offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefits.
• Monitors performance, cost forecasts, and schedule status.
• Negotiates subcontracts, major purchase orders, and progress payments.
• Manages contract documents and delivers project commissioning and closeout.
• Identifies and manages risk and opportunities on projects.
• Directs and mentors project team members; coordinates design progress and quality audits.
• Keeps stakeholders informed and manages expectations through clear communication.

Skills

Contract administration

Safety culture

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership & mentoring

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Scheduling software

Job description

The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.

At PCL Construction, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this role.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.

Our offerings could include:

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here’s how a Project Manager for PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support for a large or complex construction project.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the project safety plan and creates and influences the safety culture on site through leading by example.
• Oversees total construction to ensure the project is constructed as per design, budget, resources, quality, and schedule.
• Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefit.
• Accountable for project performance and reviews performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
• Negotiates and issues subcontracts, major purchase orders and progress payments and monitors their progress and schedule.
• Understands, communicates, and proactively manages the contract and contract documents.
• Develops and coordinates overall project commissioning and closeout.
• Identifies and manages risk and opportunities on construction projects.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors project team including direct and indirect reports.
• Monitors progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables.
• Obtains a comprehensive design-management and design-quality plan and conduct periodic quality audits to ensure compliance.
• Keeps all parties informed of potential opportunities and challenges, and managing stakeholders’ expectations through appropriate forms of communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of progressive construction experience, with leadership and mentoring skills preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry including diverse project types, building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
• Superior planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets, risks, resources and schedules.
• Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing for the project.
• Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Experience in leading a team, construction project facets and trade performance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Construction, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] and include the position and location of interest.