Senior Project Manager

CFS; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning, turnover, and warranty. You will own programs in advanced technology environments, shaping strategy, budgets, and client engagement.

You'll mentor junior staff, manage cross-functional teams (mechanical, BAS, field operations), and drive account growth while delivering safe, on-schedule, high-quality results for strategic clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical construction project management.
• Experience managing scope, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, hydronic systems, controls/BAS, and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning, closeout, and warranty turnover.
• Manage project financial performance, schedules, scope, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while identifying new project opportunities and supporting account growth.
• Oversee estimating, proposals, procurement, budgeting, forecasting, change orders, and contract administration.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and technical project delivery activities.
• Mentor junior project staff and provide leadership on project execution, risk management, and customer engagement.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

HVAC & piping knowledge

Client relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Ready to lead high-impact mechanical construction projects in advanced technology environments? This is an opportunity to own major projects from concept to closeout while building long-term client relationships and helping shape future business growth. If you're a senior project leader who thrives at the intersection of operations, leadership, and business development, this role offers significant visibility, influence, and career growth.

Senior Project Manager

Salary: $140,000–$165,000

Onsite: Santa Clara, California

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead complex projects across advanced technology, cleanroom, laboratory, manufacturing, data center, and commercial environments.
• Own projects from preconstruction through closeout with significant autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Gain exposure to both project leadership and business development, creating a clear path for long-term career growth.
• Build and expand a portfolio of strategic client relationships while helping drive repeat business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior project managers and engineers while serving as a key leader within the organization.
• Work alongside construction, service, and BAS teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for customers.
• Influence project strategy, budgeting, procurement, forecasting, and operational execution on large-scale mechanical projects.
• Join a company that values technical expertise, leadership, client partnerships, and long-term account development.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Construction / Advanced Technology Projects:

• Lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning, closeout, and warranty turnover.
• Manage project financial performance, schedules, scope, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while identifying new project opportunities and supporting account growth.
• Oversee estimating, proposals, procurement, budgeting, forecasting, change orders, and contract administration.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and technical project delivery activities.
• Mentor junior project staff and provide leadership on project execution, risk management, and customer engagement.

Qualifications for the Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Construction / Advanced Technology Projects:

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical construction project management, engineering, estimating, field leadership, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, change management, field coordination, and customer relationships.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical piping, hydronic systems, controls/BAS, commissioning, and mechanical construction practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.

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