Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Data Center

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunity

Company vehicle or allowance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Kelso Southwest (KSW) in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical construction from preconstruction through turnover. You will manage safety, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder relationships on mission-critical projects, including data centers and industrial facilities.

You will mentor project teams, drive procurement, subcontracting strategy, and risk management while championing safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience within mechanical construction.
• Experience delivering HVAC, plumbing, piping, or process mechanical projects.
• Data center or mission critical environments experience preferred; semiconductor/critical environment acceptable as alternative.
• Proven ability to lead projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
• Build trusted relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and project partners.
• Lead preconstruction planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement strategy, staffing, and execution planning.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Manage project finances including budgets, forecasting, cost controls, billing, and change management.
• Coordinate with estimating, BIM/VDC, procurement, field leadership, and commissioning teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Mentoring

Communication

Safety culture

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

Senior Project Manager

Project Executive-Level Candidates Encouraged to Apply

Kelso Southwest (KSW) | Phoenix, AZ

Build the Future of Mission Critical Construction

Kelso Southwest (KSW), a subsidiary of Kelso Industries, is a growing mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, piping, and design-build construction throughout the Southwest.

As KSW expands into the mission critical and data center market, we're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to help lead this next phase of growth. This role offers the opportunity to influence projects from preconstruction through commissioning while helping establish KSW as a trusted partner for complex mechanical construction.

If you're looking to be more than another Project Manager—and want the opportunity to help build something meaningful,we'd like to talk.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership for large, complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through final turnover. This individual is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while building strong relationships with owners, general contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders.

Project Executive-level candidates who have demonstrated success leading large-scale programs, mentoring project teams, and driving business growth are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning, owner turnover, and project closeout.
• Serve as KSW's primary project leader, building trusted relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and project partners.
• Lead preconstruction planning, budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling, procurement strategy, staffing, and execution planning.
• Drive project performance across safety, quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and financial objectives.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost controls, billing, change management, and profitability.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, BIM/VDC, procurement, field leadership, commissioning teams, and trade partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify project risks early and develop proactive solutions to maintain schedule certainty and project success.
• Support procurement and coordination of long-lead mechanical equipment and critical project milestones.
• Lead project teams through startup, commissioning, phased turnover, and final owner acceptance.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members while helping develop KSW's future leaders.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence across every project.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience within mechanical construction.
• Strong experience managing HVAC, plumbing, piping, or process mechanical projects.
• Experience delivering commercial, industrial, mission critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or data center projects.
• Data center experience is highly preferred; semiconductor or other critical environment experience is considered a strong alternative.
• Demonstrated success leading projects from preconstruction through commissioning and owner turnover.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, contracts, scheduling, procurement, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring project personnel.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30, PMP, CCM, or equivalent certifications are a plus.

Why Join KSW?

• Help build KSW's mission critical and data center business.
• Opportunity to lead landmark mechanical construction projects.
• High visibility with executive leadership and the ability to influence the company's future growth.
• Entrepreneurial culture backed by the strength and stability of Kelso Industries.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, company vehicle or allowance, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with company match, and unlimited PTO.

This is more than another Senior Project Manager role—it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organization while delivering some of the most complex mechanical construction projects in the industry.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

• Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
• Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
• Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.