Senior Project Manager

Polk Mechanical Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Polk Mechanical Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact mechanical construction projects in Grand Prairie, TX. You will direct planning, execution, and delivery, securing subcontracts, managing costs, and ensuring top-quality results.

You will coordinate with superintendents, review estimates, and manage schedules and change orders while building lasting client relationships for future opportunities. On-site daily presence is expected, with potential after-hours support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing mechanical construction projects (renovation a plus).
• Strong negotiation and change-order delivery skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, and specs.
• Willingness to be on-site daily with after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management direction for assigned projects.
• Procure equipment and subcontracts to support project execution.
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate forecasts, and ensure timely billing and scheduling.
• Partner with Superintendents to oversee daily field operations and ensure productivity.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to foster communication and secure future opportunities.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

On-site availability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job cost accounting systems

Job description

Main Office
2425 Dillard Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75051, USA

Polk Mechanical is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Managerto lead high-impact mechanical construction projects. This is your opportunity to join a top-performing team where your leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking will drive success from concept to completion.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the planning, execution, and delivery of one or more projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing overall management direction and leadership for assigned projects.
• Procuring equipment and subcontracts to support project execution.
• Monitoring job costs, maintaining accurate forecasts, and ensuring timely billing and scheduling.
• Partnering with Superintendents to oversee daily field operations and ensure productivity.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships to foster communication and secure future opportunities.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate project estimates and cost entries.
• Lead pre-job and ongoing planning meetings to align teams with project goals and contract requirements.
• Maintain and update project schedules and manpower plans.
• Execute subcontract and equipment buyouts aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Conduct daily site visits to inspect work, resolve issues, and ensure safety and quality.
• Manage scope changes, pricing, and documentation for change orders.
• Attend and lead project meetings with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ yearsof experience managing mechanical construction projects (renovation experience a plus).
• Proven ability to negotiate change orders and deliver compelling project presentations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel highly preferred) and job cost accounting systems.
• Understanding of financial models in fixed price, cost-plus, and unit rate contracts.
• Willingness to be on-site daily and available for occasional after-hours support.

Why Join Polk Mechanical?

We invest in our people and offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Our benefits include:

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance

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