Senior Project Manager - Commercial Operations

JHKelly, LLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead their Commercial Mechanical Operations team. This role offers the chance to oversee complex construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. You will coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and clients, while also managing multiple project teams. Join a collaborative and family-oriented environment that values safety and quality, and take advantage of ongoing learning opportunities and career growth potential. If you are an experienced project manager looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Ongoing learning opportunities

Career growth potential

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of project management experience in mechanical construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Commercial Operations

JH Kelly is Hiring an Experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Commercial Mechanical Operations Team in Vancouver, WA.

About Us: Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth-generation family-owned construction company and a recognized industry leader. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington, and Milwaukie, Oregon, we specialize in commercial and heavy industrial projects. Our exceptional team, honored with national safety and quality control awards, thrives in a dynamic and family-oriented work environment. Explore our legacy, projects, and opportunities at https://www.jhkelly.com/.

Summary: JH Kelly’s Commercial Mechanical group is comprised of experienced project executives and next-generation project managers who partner with general contractors, developers, and facility owners to design, fabricate, install, and service HVAC and plumbing systems.

The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in leading and managing complex construction projects from inception to completion, overseeing project teams through preconstruction processes, design and virtual construction, fabrication workflows, field installation, startup, and project turnover. This role involves strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Senior Project Manager coordinates with engineers, subcontractors, and clients, overseeing multiple project teams while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will handle risk management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder communication, driving project success through effective leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Salary Range: $70-$77 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible).

Key Responsibilities:

• All responsibilities of the Project Manager with the ability to self-generate future project workflow.
• Expertise in all aspects of project management for multiple markets and sectors, geographic regions, and client bases.
• Lead multiple teams to successful outcomes.
• Develop relationships and repeat business with customer’s key decision-makers.
• Ensure projects are completed at or below budget and ahead of schedule.
• Train and develop project staff personnel.
• Ensure customer and shareholder satisfaction.
• Follow all standard company processes and policies.
• Ensure, follow, and promote company safety and quality protocols.
• Market/Sell JH Kelly services.
• Mentor and manage Interns, Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a construction industry-related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of project management experience in mechanical construction.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate skills in Excel.
• Expert in Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, using MS Project or comparable applications preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements for this role include the ability to transition frequently between an office and a construction field setting. The individual must be able to sit for extended periods, stand and walk for extended periods, and occasionally lift 40 pounds. Good vision and hearing are essential for reading plans, inspecting work, and communicating on-site. Flexibility to travel between job sites and work outside regular business hours when necessary is also required.

Why Join JH Kelly?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization.

Join us on this exciting journey! Apply now and become a part of the JH Kelly legacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.