Project Manager

Comfort Systems USA (Southwest), Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA (Southwest), Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead day-to-day operations on assigned projects and supervise project teams across mechanical, electrical and plumbing builds.

The role emphasizes budget control, scheduling, and risk management, with a focus on safe, timely execution and strong client communication. A bachelor's degree or 10+ years in construction is required, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years progressive construction experience.
• Experience managing mechanical, plumbing, and/or sheet metal projects including project financials and execution.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, work in progress, backlog, cost forecasting, profitability, and financial strategy.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, legal principles, project risk, change management, procurement, and subcontract administration.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, conflict-management, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in presentations with customers, clients, managers, teams, and the public.
• Ability to analyze project cost data and calculate percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, and other construction-related figures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for assigned projects and supervise project teams.
• Partner with field supervision to plan labor resources and monitor productivity.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost controls, forecasting, and WIP reporting.
• Oversee contract administration and documentation to reduce risk and protect interests.
• Lead preconstruction turnover, permitting, project setup, scheduling, submittal management, and closeout.
• Coordinate procurement, execute buyout plans, and manage subcontract agreements.
• Develop billing schedules of values; manage progress billings, retention, and receivables.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices, and manage equipment and tools.
• Identify and manage project risk, forecast requirements, and initiate corrective action.
• Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and discipline project team members as needed.
• Contribute operational insight to strategic planning, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Build partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, maintaining clear communication at all levels of management.
• Comply with company policies and safety practices, and stop-work if unsafe.

Skills

Leadership

Cost forecasting

Communication

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Staff mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years construction experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day operations for assigned projects and supervise Project Coordinators, Project Engineers, and Assistant Project Managers.
• Partner with field supervision to build cohesive project teams, plan labor resources, monitor productivity, and keep teams focused on safe, timely execution.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost controls, forecasting, work-in-progress reporting, backlog, cash position, profitability, and monthly contract valuations.
• Oversee contract administration and documentation to reduce risk, avoid claims, and protect the interests of the company and its clients.
• Lead preconstruction turnover, permitting, project setup, scheduling, submittal management, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate material and equipment procurement, execute buyout plans, and negotiate and administer subcontract agreements.
• Develop billing schedules of values; manage progress billings, retention, receivables, and collection activity in accordance with due dates.
• Price, negotiate, document, and process change conditions and change orders.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices, and manage tools and rental equipment across assigned projects.
• Identify and manage project risk, analyze variances, forecast requirements, and initiate corrective action when performance differs from plan.
• Recruit, select, train, schedule, coach, counsel, mentor, and, when necessary, discipline project team members.
• Contribute operational insight to strategic planning, quality and customer-service standards, audits, trend analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Build productive partnerships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, and maintain clear communication at all levels of management.
• Comply with company policies and safety practices, and exercise stop-work authority whenever an unsafe condition is present.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or at least 10 years of progressive construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing mechanical, plumbing, and/or sheet metal construction projects, including project financials and execution.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, work in progress, backlog, cost forecasting, profitability, and financial strategy.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, legal principles, project risk, change management, procurement, and subcontract administration.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, conflict-management, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in presentations with customers, clients, managers, teams, and the public.
• Ability to analyze project cost data and calculate percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, and other construction-related figures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Calm, focused judgment under pressure and the ability to manage competing deadlines while modeling company culture.

Benefits:

Paid Weekly Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Life, AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance Flexible spending or Health Savings account 401k Plan w/ Immediate company contribution Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays Employee assistance program Employee discount Tuition reimbursement Company Truck Pre-Employment drug screen and background check required. Must pass MVR screening.

Rate of pay is Depending on Experience & Skillset!!

*** Comfort Systems USA is composed of more than 45 operating companies in over 170 locations across the United States. We are a leading building and service provider for mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems. We take great pride in knowing that the work we do can improve the lives of those around us. Our national footprint means that we have career opportunities across the USA, ranging from entry-level field and office positions to experienced professionals who support a wide range of projects.