Senior Construction Project Director: Lead PMs & Projects

The Planet Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Project Director to lead a team of Project Managers and oversee a portfolio of commercial construction and retrofit projects.

This senior role drives operational excellence, manages project delivery from pre-construction through closeout, and balances safety, schedule, and budget while building strong client and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within commercial construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, industrial, or related construction environments.
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Background in estimating, project planning, cost control, and construction operations.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Experience overseeing budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-10 Project Managers and project support personnel.
• Establish departmental priorities, goals, and performance expectations to ensure operational success.
• Oversee project execution from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and finance teams to support project planning, forecasting, and execution.
• Review estimates, project budgets, schedules, and cost reports to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
• Assign project leadership resources and help balance workloads across multiple ongoing projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Lead project review meetings and provide guidance on complex project challenges.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and technical expertise.
• Monitor staffing requirements and assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Client relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Planet Group in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Project Director to lead a team of Project Managers and oversee a portfolio of commercial construction and retrofit projects.

This senior role drives operational excellence, manages project delivery from pre-construction through closeout, and balances safety, schedule, and budget while building strong client and vendor relationships.