SR Project Manager

JH Kelly, LLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Rx

Dental/Ortho

401K with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance

Annual bonuses

Profit sharing

Job summary

JH Kelly seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead Commercial Mechanical operations on high-value construction projects. You will manage full project lifecycles, mentor teams, and drive profitability across multiple concurrent jobs, with travel as needed.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in commercial mechanical PM, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and expert CPM scheduling and cost-control skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of full-cycle project management in commercial mechanical construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or construction field.
• Strong CPM scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and contract negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent commercial mechanical projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, baselines, and CPM scheduling.
• Control project costs, generate cost-to-complete forecasts, and maintain bid margins.
• Manage risk assessment, change orders, claims negotiation, and contract administration.
• Direct project control systems, staffing, and resource allocation across projects.
• Mentor and develop PMs, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and interns.
• Lead teams to apply company safety and quality standards and best practices.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Risk management

Contract negotiation

MS Office / Bluebeam

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

At JH Kelly, we’re seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead our Commercial Mechanical operations and deliver exceptional outcomes on high-value construction projects. If you excel at managing complex mechanical projects valued between $10M and $20M (and larger), mentoring teams, building lasting client relationships, open to travel, and consistently driving profitability, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role with a century-old industry leader.

About Us

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture. Learn more about our story atwww.jhkelly.com Check out our job openings here:www.jhkelly.com/open-positions/

Salary Range:

$150,000–$185,000 (DOE) FLSA exempt.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage:JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays:Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K:50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD:Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses:Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing:Participate in JH Kelly’s profit‑sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent commercial mechanical projects
• Develop and manage project schedules, baselines, and the critical path method (CPM) scheduling
• Control project costs, create accurate cost-to-complete forecasts, and consistently achieve or exceed bid margins
• Manage risk assessment, change orders, claims negotiation, and contract administration
• Direct project control systems, staffing, and resource allocation across projects
• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and interns
• Lead and support project teams to ensure consistent application of company processes, safety, and quality standards
• Train staff in project management best practices and JH Kelly protocols

Relationship & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact and build long-term relationships with key client decision-makers
• Develop repeat business and generate future project opportunities
• Maintain proactive, positive relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, craft personnel, and internal support teams (safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT)
• Ensure timely and accurate billings, collections, and monthly forecasting
• Utilize systems for budgeting, phase codes, purchasing, quantities, and documentation
• Oversee procurement, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Champion and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols across all projects and teams
• Ensure no unresolved safety or quality issues on any project under your leadership

Additional Responsibilities

• Market and sell JH Kelly services to existing and potential clients
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and company success

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of full-cycle project management experience in commercial mechanical construction; proven track record of consistently delivering profitable projects and developing repeat business
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related construction industry field (or equivalent experience)
• Skills:
  • Expert-level proficiency in project scheduling (CPM), budgeting, cost control, risk management, and contract negotiation
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam (intermediate Excel skills required)
  • Expert in Critical Path Method scheduling (MS Project or similar preferred)
  • Strong ability to read, mark up drawings, and perform take-offs
• Mindset: Strategic thinker, self-sufficient leader, proactive relationship-builder, and energetic problem-solver who thrives under pressure and drives consistent positive outcomes
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various construction sites as needed

Physical Requirements

This role requires transitioning frequently between office and construction field settings. In the office, you’ll sit for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks like typing and communicating by phone. In the field, you’ll stand and walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl to inspect tight spaces, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Good vision and hearing are essential for reading plans and on-site communication. You’ll work outdoors in various weather conditions, adhere to site-specific dress codes, and wear PPE (hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots). Flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours is required. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.