Senior Project Manager

STRM Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STRM Recruiting’s client is seeking an experienced Project Manager for mission-critical and data center facilities in the Phoenix area. The role combines marketing coordination with comprehensive project oversight, from bidding through commissioning.

A strong background in GMP contracts, scheduling, and subcontractor management is required to drive multiple-site campaigns. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while maintaining

Qualifications

• 7+ years of general contracting management experience, preferably with GMP contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in preconstruction planning, estimating, subcontractor bidding and scheduling.
• Solid understanding of Timberline, Primavera or MS Project, and/or Bluebeam.
• Experience in leading teams with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in assigned marketing and business development activities; coordinate all marketing activities with the Marketing Manager to avoid client interface interference.
• Review and respond to assigned RFPs and maintain relationships with past clients.
• Direct responsibility for all aspects of the construction project; coordinate estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, construction and QA activities.
• Examine construction documents for constructability and resolve design deficiencies with the design engineer.
• Review and approve bids and budgets; understand the project estimate and contract documents.
• Establish administrative procedures for personnel, contracts and construction; train staff and promote project morale.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Preconstruction planning

Estimating

Scheduling

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Timberline

Primavera

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Our client is a growing organization specializing in mission-critical infrastructure and data center projects. The company provides comprehensive expertise across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, training, and ongoing project support.

With extensive experience in complex, high-performance environments, the team partners with clients to deliver facilities built around reliability, efficiency, safety, and operational uptime. Their project experience ranges from individual facilities to large-scale data center campuses, giving employees the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects in a rapidly growing industry.

The organization is known for its hands-on approach, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering high-quality work. They are looking for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, value collaboration and accountability, and want to play an important role in the continued growth of the mission-critical and data center industry.

Position Summary

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities

Marketing

• Be a leader in assigned marketing and business development activities; coordinate all marketing activities with the Marketing Manager to avoid client interface interference
• Review and respond to assigned RFP’s
• Maintain relationships with past clients – especially during periods without current projects

Project Management

• Direct responsibility for all aspects of the construction project; coordinate and own the estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, construction and quality assurance activities
• Examine all construction documents as they are issued for constructability, completeness of information, design deficiencies and code violations; inform the Project Engineer of the shortcomings for resolution with the design engineer
• Review and approve bids and budgets; have a complete understanding of the project estimate
• Have complete knowledge of the contract, general conditions and subcontract documents
• Establish administrative procedures for the project in the area of personnel, contracts and construction

Project Management

• Coordinate and train the field and office staff so they perform at their best, which includes identifying and communicating staff relationships and lines of responsibilities and holding weekly staff meetings
• Communicate instructions and maintain efficient project management systems, subcontractor controls, scheduling techniques, and material handling
• Initiate and supervise the production and maintenance of all construction schedules
• Prioritize and ensure expeditious responses to submittals and field questions
• Ensure that the owner/architect/contractor meeting minutes are recorded and distributed within three days following the meeting
• Review and approve all subcontractor and supply agreement drafts and owner change orders
• Approve all subcontractor, supplier and material invoices for payment, ensuring that applications for payment are promptly submitted, payments are received and funds are property disbursed
• Organize and oversee job cost and labor detail reporting on a regular basis by collaborating with the Project Superintendent and field foremen
• Be knowledgeable, adhere to and promote all company policies
• Ensure the development of all personnel assigned to the project by providing training, career path counseling and positive project morale
• Keep the Senior Project Manager informed on all significant matters, including progress, safety, financial status and relationships
• Establish and maintain professional and effective relations with the owner and architect/engineers and alert senior management to potential business development activities and/or future opportunities
• Be responsible for all follow-up services on the project after completion, including punchlist items, warranty calls and other service requests from the client

In Order to Succeed in This Role

• 7+ years of general contracting management experience, preferably working with GMP contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field
• Experience in preconstruction planning, estimating, subcontractor bidding and scheduling
• Solid understanding and experience in Timberline, Primavera or MS Project, and/or Bluebeam is preferable
• Experience in leading teams with excellent interpersonal skills