Mechanical Senior Project Manager

About the Role

The Mechanical Senior Project Manager plans, directs, manages, and provides oversight of assigned construction projects to achieve both Cajun and client goals within schedule and budget limits. This role requires effective communication with field and technical staff, sub‑contractors, and management from both Cajun and the owner. The manager champions safety, quality, and productivity standards while operating with minimal direct supervision. In the front‑end phase, the manager conducts detailed constructability reviews of project documents and recommends improvements. Responsibilities include leading the preparation of project estimates, overseeing bid development, and supporting the overall proposal process. After contract award, the manager advises on and leads construction procurement, develops procurement documents, and identifies staging and delivery methods to ensure material availability. They also evaluate the contract to shape the project approach, identify profitability opportunities, and manage associated risks. Project staffing is aligned with contractual obligations, and the manager oversees day‑to‑day construction activities, providing recommendations on work status while actively leading safety and quality programs. They attend subcontractor and vendor selection sessions, establishing Cajun’s expectations and reviewing safety and quality standards. The manager represents the company in the local community, building strong relationships with businesses and government agencies. They also develop detailed reporting and metrics on project performance, address variances, and forecast potential issues to keep projects on time and within budget. Responsibilities include reviewing potential change orders, analyzing budget and schedule impacts, and regularly monitoring project schedules to evaluate construction progress. The manager provides feedback to owners regarding schedule impacts and leads internal project meetings with staff and subcontractors to ensure goal alignment. The manager works with the client’s contract department to enforce compliance with timely payment of Cajun invoices, defines project team roles and reporting structures, and communicates scope changes, variances, and contingencies to leadership. They facilitate amicable solutions between Cajun and owners and resolve conflicts between subcontractors and the company. Monitoring contractor progress and performance, approving invoices, and resolving payment disputes are key duties. The manager coordinates project management matters with owner representatives and advises the business unit leader or executive sponsor directly. • Conduct detailed constructability reviews and recommend improvements. • Lead estimate preparation, bid development, and proposal processes. • Develop procurement strategies, staging plans, and ensure material availability. • Evaluate contracts for profitability, risk, and overall project approach. • Oversee daily construction activities, champion safety and quality programs. • Lead subcontractor and vendor selection, enforcing safety and quality standards. • Represent the company in the local community and build relationships with businesses and agencies. • Produce detailed project metrics, monitor variances, and forecast issues. • Review and analyze change orders, assessing budget and schedule impacts. • Monitor construction schedules, report impacts to owners, and drive corrective actions. • Facilitate internal and external project meetings to align goals and expectations. • Ensure timely invoicing and compliance with client contract requirements. • Define project team roles, reporting structures, and communication frequency. • Communicate scope changes, variances, and contingencies to leadership. • Resolve conflicts and disputes between subcontractors and the company. • Monitor contractor performance, approve invoices, and address payment issues. • Coordinate project matters with owner representatives and executive sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸constructability review
• ▸estimate prep
• ▸procurement
• ▸contract review
• ▸construction oversight
• ▸change orders

What You Bring

Position requirements include an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience), at least ten years of industry experience with eight years in petro‑chemical construction management, strong collaboration and leadership abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Primavera, and Access is required. Physical and mental demands involve using a computer 4–5 hours daily, communicating via phone, email, and face‑to‑face for 5–6 hours each day, attending weekly site coordination meetings, and occasionally working 10–12 hour days as needed. • Hold an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management; 10+ years industry experience, 8+ in petrochemical construction management. • Demonstrate strong collaboration, leadership, communication, and organizational skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Primavera, and Access.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸10+ years
• ▸petrochemical
• ▸leadership
• ▸primavera
• ▸excel

Work Environment

Onsite