Senior Project Manager - Power

Sundt Construction

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly
Bonus Eligibility
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401K
Health Coverage
Flexible Time Off
Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction seeks a Senior Project Manager in Tempe, AZ to lead power plant builds, heavy industrial, and renewable energy projects. You’ll administer and execute projects safely, profitably, and on schedule, coordinating with owners, designers, and subcontractors.

The role includes business development, estimating, bids, and contract negotiations. Candidate should have 15+ years in large-scale construction, with successful management of projects up to $900 million; Step I/II progression,

Qualifications

  • Pre-Con managing construction projects with knowledge of contract documents and schedules.
  • Experience with cost control, equipment, manpower, and formwork.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Transition projects from estimating to field with contract review and scheduling.
  • Close out requirements and warranty callbacks to protect relationships.
  • Coordinate means/methods with Project Superintendent for profitable execution.
  • Maintain professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subs.
  • Manage overall project success including safety, schedule, quality, and profitability.
  • Oversee billing and payments; ensure timely submissions.
  • Develop CPM schedule with Superintendents; coordinate procurement with Engineers.
  • Utilize Last Planner System to manage schedules.
  • Assist in estimates with cost control, equipment, formwork, and insurance.
  • Engage in business development: client contact, proposals, negotiations.
  • Prepare Monthly Progress Reports and cost projections.
  • Review and approve change orders and budget adjustments.
  • Ensure insurance before subcontractor starts onsite.

Skills

Project management
CPM scheduling
Stakeholder management
Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ideal candidate will have experience in power plant builds, heavy industrial, and renewable energy plants. Senior Project Manager is Responsible for the administration and execution of assigned projects in safe, profitable and timely manner. Often assigned multiple project and/or projects of larger contract amounts and/or complexity. Manages the work in a manner consistent with standards of quality and integrity. Establishes and maintains a professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers. Participate as requested in business development, estimating, bidding an contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned. This position includes two "steps" (I, II), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. The Step I level is capable of managing fairly large projects of $100 - $400 million in size with typically 10 - 15 years of experience. The Step II level is capable of managing large projects of a complex nature and/or multiple projects totaling $400 - $900 million and typically with a minimum of 15 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Champions the orderly, timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field. This transition shall include contract review meetings, which encompass a review of contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
2. Completes close out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner. Handles warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.
3. Coordinates with the Project Superintendent the means and methods required for the successful and profitable execution of the work. Reviews and monitors manpower, equipment, and material resources to accomplish this goal.
4. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
5. Has overall responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, quality and customer satisfaction as well as responsibility for personnel decisions that impact the project.
6. Manages all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the
7. Manages the development of the overall CPM schedule with the Project Superintendent(s) and assures all procurement is fully coordinated with the Project Engineer(s). Ensures the project team is utilizing the Last Planner System (LPS) to manage all schedules.
8. Participates in preparation and review of estimates with attention to the following: adherence to cost control system, equipment requirements and utilization, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.
9. Participates in the business development process including client contact, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
10. Prepares the Monthly Progress Report in coordination with the Superintendent(s) by the 6th of every month. Uses available reports to manage costs and prepare accurate cost projections.
11. Responsible for the timely review of purchase orders and subcontracts prepared by the estimating department.
12. Responsible for understanding and administering prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, insurance, etc. This includes providing written notifications when necessary to document impacts.
13. Reviews and executes all change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
14. Verifies agreements are executed with insurance in place prior to any subcontractor starting work onsite.

1. Experience in Pre-Con managing construction projects, thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, cash flow procedures.
2. Four year construction related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
3. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

  • Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
  • Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
  • Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Workplace Wellness Programs
  • Mental Health Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Educational Assistance
Job Info
  • Job Identification 10121
  • Job Category Operations/PreCon
  • Posting Date 05/12/2026, 07:22 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 2620 S. 55th Street, Tempe, AZ, 85282, US (On-site)
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