Senior Mechanical Project Manager — Profit, Leadership, Growth

RK Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem (If Eligible)

Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own budgets, schedules, subcontractor coordination, and client relationships while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires 10+ years in construction/project management, a strong grasp of budgeting and procurement, and a proven ability to drive project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 10+ years of construction, project management, or related industry experience.
• Proven expertise managing complex construction projects with significant financial responsibility.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, scheduling, contracts, and procurement.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and independent decision-making skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive project profitability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify challenges proactively and implement effective solutions.
• High level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence project outcomes.
• Strong analytical thinking and mature professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through final turnover and closeout.
• Own project planning, execution strategies, budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Lead and supervise project teams while supporting collaboration across operations, field leadership, procurement, and executive stakeholders.
• Manage customer relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, finalize, and distribute project budgets while maintaining financial accountability.
• Conduct preconstruction turnover meetings and establish successful project execution plans.
• Manage contract administration, negotiations, compliance requirements, and project documentation.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment to support schedule and budget objectives.
• Negotiate, prepare, process, and execute subcontract agreements.
• Oversee submittal reviews, approvals, and tracking processes.
• Develop and manage billing schedules, collections, retention releases, and cash flow performance.
• Price, negotiate, and process change orders and change conditions.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed and labor resources are effectively managed.
• Monitor labor productivity, project costs, forecasting, and overall profitability.
• Oversee quality execution while ensuring projects meet customer expectations and contractual requirements.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Lead project closeout activities and ensure successful turnover to the customer.

Skills

Budgets & schedules

Subcontractor coordination

Client relationships

Team leadership

Procurement

Contract administration

Change management

Cash flow management

Education

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

Job description

RK Industries is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own budgets, schedules, subcontractor coordination, and client relationships while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires 10+ years in construction/project management, a strong grasp of budgeting and procurement, and a proven ability to drive project profitability.