Demo

Project Manager - Utility Construction

Cordia Services
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Project Manager - OnSite / PHOENIX

Job Summary :

The Cordia Phoenix team is seeking a Project Manager to be responsible for all aspects of construction project management for the Southwest Regions district energy and cogeneration systems. Reporting directly to the Southwest Region General Manager, this role will be responsible for planning , coordinating , and executing construction projects such as extending district energy pipe to new customers and constructing district energy plants. This position will also be responsible for carrying out special projects associated with the operation, maintenance, or retrofit of the existing assets, and project management for future expansion projects.

Principle Responsibilities / Key Results Areas :

  • Project Development Coordinate with engineering, operations and external contractors to develop project scopes, justification, and key deliverables.
  • Project Estimating Develop detailed cost estimates to ensure projects are properly funded, and that monthly reforecasting is completed to allow for accurate financial reporting.
  • Project Documentation Work with procurement department to prepare bid document. Manage all project documentation including construction drawings, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes.
  • Construction Management Oversee onsite construction activities, coordinating with external contractors, engineering and operations to ensure safe and successful delivery of projects. Develop project master schedules and phasing approaches with input from engineering and operations. Manage project budgets by reviewing job costs, projected costs, and variance from prior month.
  • Permitting Apply for, review, resubmit and close out project permits. Coordinate with municipal inspectors to ensure project compliance to all plans, specifications and permitting requirements.
  • Commissioning Coordinate onsite commissioning activities with site operations including equipment startup, development of operational procedures, spare parts reviews, and pre-startup safety walkthroughs.
  • Compliance Ensure strict compliance to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best engineering practices for design / construction.
  • Plant Support Work closely with operations and maintenance staff regarding mechanical, piping, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.
  • Sales Support Provide input on new customer interconnection requirements. Complete studies and analysis to identify optimal distribution expansion routing and configuration and develop cost estimates for possible options.
  • Safety Adhere to Cordias safety programs to protect your safety / health, as well as the welfare of fellow employees, contractors, and customers to achieve the objective of Zero injuries.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience & Education

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience serving as project lead, construction manager, or as a member of a project management team with significant demonstrated responsibility involved in the design and construction of utility, industrial, institutional, or underground water and / or steam piping projects with project costs ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
  • Direct experience in the areas of cogeneration plants, central utility plants, utility distribution systems, micro grids, and PV solar / BESS a plus.
  • Strong business acumen in project planning and management.
  • Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge & Skills

  • Team player; able to work with all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of steam and water pipe distribution systems.
  • Experience in the construction and operations of boilers, chillers, gas turbines, engines and ancillary equipment.
  • Experience with project scheduling software, MS Project or equivalent.
  • Superior interpersonal skills.
  • Proven planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and to identify problems and solutions without constant guidance.
  • Uses discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information.
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Project Manager - Utility Construction?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project Manager - Utility Construction career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $110,166 - $150,275
    Income Estimation: 
    $152,161 - $215,697
    Income Estimation: 
    $110,166 - $150,275
    Income Estimation: 
    $152,161 - $215,697
    Income Estimation: 
    $109,098 - $146,006
    Income Estimation: 
    $127,155 - $203,371
    Income Estimation: 
    $137,274 - $178,415
    Income Estimation: 
    $182,502 - $249,036
    Income Estimation: 
    $207,946 - $249,343
    Income Estimation: 
    $175,165 - $219,883
    Income Estimation: 
    $182,642 - $260,237
    Income Estimation: 
    $107,021 - $143,982
    Income Estimation: 
    $131,105 - $151,214
    Income Estimation: 
    $137,848 - $188,725
    Income Estimation: 
    $168,545 - $198,692
    Income Estimation: 
    $137,274 - $178,415
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project Manager - Utility Construction jobs in the Phoenix, AZ area that may be a better fit.

    Construction Assistant Project Manager

    Jokake Construction, Phoenix, AZ

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!