Sr. Project Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc.; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead site/civil land development projects in Cottonwood, AZ. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from proposal to closeout, manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and build strong client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (or equivalent), 10+ years of experience, and a AZ-licensed PE or eligibility. You will lead, communicate, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years' experience in their area of expertise.
• Licensed PE in the state of Arizona or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Experience managing engineering/construction projects of relevant scope and complexity.
• Proven track record of successfully managing relevant projects and staff.
• Client management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects including scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Lead project team and assign responsibilities to meet milestones.
• Establish and maintain contractor-client liaison network and progress reviews.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Manage risk, procurement, and cash flow to achieve project profit margins.
• Maintain client relationships and drive ongoing business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cost/bid planning

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Licensed PE (AZ)

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project controls

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join our team in Cottonwood, AZ!

Shape Arizona's future with Ardurra! We’re seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Site/Civil team in Cottonwood, AZ. In this role, you’ll lead innovative land development projects that enhance communities—from parks and recreation to stormwater systems—while enjoying a collaborative culture and work-life balance.

Primary Function:

The Senior Project Manager manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of projects and assumes full responsibility for achieving the project goals. This includes managing activities related to project planning, scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, profit/loss, corrective actions, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. The Senior Project Manager’s overall objective is to deliver value to our clients and to Ardurra, build and maintain a positive client relationship, and to achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Primary Duties:

• Planning and Execution
  • Participates in project costing and bid preparation to the extent required
  • Review assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences, and develop schedules, budgets, manning tables, vendor lists, and progress billing points
  • Submits documents to Federal, state, and local authorities for code compliance review and obtains the various permits required
  • Manages and minimizes project risks for the interest of Ardurra
  • Uses Earned Value Management (EVM) to execute, manage and control projects
  • Ensures Quality Control reviews are completed at proper milestones
  • Tracks Accounts Receivable and ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner
• Team Leadership
  • Forms a project work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
  • Builds high-performing team and drives for results
• Communication
  • Establishes contractor-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work progress
  • Holds regularly scheduled project progress review meetings to ensure that:
    • A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met
    • Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies
    • Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum
    • Manpower, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution
    • On-site supervision maintains staff morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts
    • Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time
  • Meets with client management as necessary during a project’s terms to resolve issues and at a project’s completion to obtain final client approvals
  • Maintains a continuing business relationship with major clients as part of ongoing business development efforts

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 10 + years' experience in their area of expertise
• Licensed PE in the state of Arizona or ability to obtain upon hire
• Experience managing engineering/construction projects of relevant scope and complexity
• Proven track record of successfully managing relevant projects and staff
• Client management and business development experience

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affimitative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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