Senior Mechanical Project Leader – Growth & Impact

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Leadership roles

Benefits package

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Collaborative team

Direct client engagement

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction to lead complex mechanical projects in Hendersonville, TN and the Southeast. You will guide project teams, maintain client relations, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years PM experience in mechanical construction, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years progressive PM experience in mechanical construction.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
• Experience leading PMs, superintendents, field teams, subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction methods and project controls.
• Willingness to travel across the Southeast region.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management direction for assigned mechanical construction projects.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate project teams including Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, schedules, milestones, and performance standards.
• Manage projects from planning through closeout and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, schedules, staffing plans, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project performance to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within contract requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent the organization in project meetings and strategy sessions.
• Manage financial aspects including cost projections, billing, and profitability.
• Review contracts and procurement requirements.
• Coordinate workforce planning with operations and field leadership.
• Resolve technical, scheduling, and operational issues with field teams.
• Mentor and direct Project Managers and other project personnel.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and new Southeast opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Communication

Multi-project mgmt

Negotiation

Problem solving

Industry standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction to lead complex mechanical projects in Hendersonville, TN and the Southeast. You will guide project teams, maintain client relations, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years PM experience in mechanical construction, strong leadership, and a proven track record in managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations