Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Procurement

Clayco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm located in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager specializing in Mechanical Procurement. The role requires a strong background in mechanical construction and HVAC systems, along with significant procurement experience. You'll lead mechanical procurement strategies for multiple projects while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess advanced negotiation skills, strong organizational abilities, and experience managing relationships with key suppliers. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience preferred; typically 8+ years in mechanical/HVAC procurement.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring others across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical procurement strategy for multiple projects.
• Perform full Project Manager duties from award through closeout.
• Serve as senior relationship manager for key OEMs and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical construction knowledge

HVAC systems expertise

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

PM/procurement systems

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As the Senior Project Manager (Mechanical Procurement), you will lead complex HVAC/mechanical procurement programs while mentoring and developing junior team members. In addition to owning project buyout through closeout, you will strengthen supplier partnerships, drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, and help expand intercompany sales opportunities and national/strategic agreements.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead mechanical procurement strategy for multiple projects and/or high-complexity packages; set priorities, standardize approach, and ensure consistent execution.
• Perform full Project Manager duties from award through closeout, including contracts/POs, submittals, releases, expediting, change management, invoicing, and closeout deliverables.
• Serve as a senior relationship manager for key OEMs, reps, and suppliers; negotiate strategic pricing, service/startup support, and delivery commitments.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Project Engineers/Project Managers: provide training, review work products (bid tabs, submittals, POs), and support growth plans.
• Partner with leadership to identify and pursue new mechanical procurement revenue opportunities (preferred vendor programs, national agreements, intercompany initiatives).
• Proactively manage risk on long‑lead and high‑impact items; develop mitigation plans and communicate status/escalations to stakeholders.
• Improve procurement tools and processes (templates, standard terms, lessons learned, closeout checklists) and share best practices across the team.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction and HVAC systems/equipment with the ability to lead procurement across design, fabrication, logistics, and field interfaces.
• 5+ years of procurement experience preferred; typically 8+ years in mechanical/HVAC procurement, estimating, project management, or related roles with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring others and driving results across multiple concurrent projects.
• Advanced negotiation and contract skills; able to balance schedule, cost, risk, and relationship considerations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills; proficient with Excel and PM/procurement systems.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design‑build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Design‑Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.