Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction
Location: Aurora, CO / Broomfield, CO
Base Salary: $100,000–$180,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
Additional Compensation: Performance-based bonus + $7,200 annual car allowance
- Long-term career growth potential, including the opportunity to advance into a Director-level position.
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical construction projects and help drive continued company growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team ahead of two major hospital construction projects scheduled to begin in 2027.
The ideal candidate brings a strong mechanical construction background, proven financial and project management expertise, and the leadership skills to develop teams and deliver complex projects successfully. This individual will have the opportunity to take ownership of a large scale hospital construction project, with the potential to grow into a Director-level role over time.
The company is looking for someone who can make an immediate impact, build strong client relationships, and help establish the processes and team structure needed to support significant upcoming growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale mechanical construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
- Assume full financial ownership of projects, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
- Oversee project execution, proactively identifying risks, resolving challenges, and implementing strategies to maintain project profitability.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support personnel.
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and other project partners to ensure alignment with project objectives, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
- Negotiate change orders, manage scope adjustments, and identify opportunities to protect and improve project margins.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.
- Collaborate with executive and operations leadership to establish project priorities, allocate resources, and prepare for upcoming project demands.
- Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to project delivery.
- Help develop project management talent and strengthen the team's capabilities as the business continues to grow.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale mechanical construction projects, including responsibility for project financial performance.
- Direct experience leading and managing employees, with the ability to mentor, develop, and hold project teams accountable.
- Proven P&L ownership and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial management.
- Strong background in subcontractor management, change order negotiations, project scheduling, and client relations.
- Experience successfully delivering complex projects while maintaining profitability, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and lead through project complexity.
Preferred Experience
- Mechanical construction projects within hospitals, healthcare facilities, laboratories, or pharmaceutical environments.
- Leadership experience developing project management teams and supporting organizational growth.
- Experience overseeing large, complex projects with significant financial responsibility.
Education & Experience Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following combinations:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, plus 7+ years of progressive construction experience.
- Associate degree plus 10 years of progressive construction experience.
- 15 years of progressive construction experience without a degree.
Location & Work Environment
This is an onsite leadership position based in the Aurora, Colorado, office during the initial onboarding and project preparation period. Once the hospital project begins, the role will transition to full-time onsite work at the project location in Broomfield, Colorado.
Candidates should be comfortable working onsite and providing hands-on leadership throughout project execution.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to take ownership of a major construction project, build and develop a project team, and play a meaningful role in the company's continued growth. For an experienced mechanical construction leader who combines strong financial acumen with hands-on team leadership, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while positioning themselves for future advancement.
