Senior Project Manager – Advanced & Industrial Manufacturing

Big-D Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401k with match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Big-D Construction is seeking a senior project manager to lead complex building projects with a focus on advancing manufacturing sectors in the broader ecosystem. The role emphasizes strong execution, people development, client relationships, and long-term growth in the Southwest region. Location is Southwest U.S.

with Arizona preference; regional travel required. The candidate will drive program success, mentor teams, and collaborate with owners and trade partners to expand our manufacturing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills
• Proven success delivering complex building projects
• Ability to build teams and long-term client relationships
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead building construction projects from preconstruction through closeout with emphasis on safety, cost, quality, and schedule
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams
• Serve as trusted partner to owners, designers, and trade partners
• Support market growth in secondary and supporting manufacturing environments
• Contribute to business strategy, pursuits, and early project planning

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

This is a senior, entrepreneurial senior project management role responsible for leading complex building projects while helping grow our presence in advanced and industrial manufacturing sectors that support broader manufacturing ecosystems. The position emphasizes strong project execution, people development, client relationships, and long-term business growth.

Location

Southwest U.S. (Arizona preferred; regional travel required)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead building construction projects from preconstruction through closeout with strong controls on safety, cost, quality, and schedule
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams and future leaders
• Serve as a trusted partner to owners, designers, and trade partners
• Support market growth efforts in secondary and supporting manufacturing environments
• Contribute to business strategy, pursuits, and early project planning

Target Market Focus

• Robotics and automation facilities
• Equipment, component, and systems manufacturing
• Battery, energy, and electrification supply‑chain facilities
• Advanced industrial buildings in secondary and tertiary markets

(Excludes primary semiconductor or chip fabrication facilities)

Target Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of project management experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Proven success delivering complex building construction projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and long-term client relationships
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.