Mechanical Senior Project Manager

Job Summary

As a Senior Project Manager at John W. Danforth Company, you will have a strategic impact on our community by guiding the end-to-end execution of high-impact projects. You will lead and develop Project Managers, oversee project financials, and ensure alignment between business objectives and project outcomes. Serving as a key leader, you will drive cross‑functional collaboration, manage resources at scale, and ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery.

• Accurately execute contracted work in a profitable manner; meeting or exceeding anticipated gross margins.
• Confirm detailed measurement, forecast, and reporting of project financials.
• Lead and implement company safety program creating a "best in class" safety culture.
• Manage respective Project Management group to maximize profitability through operational excellence.
• Exceed operational required results for Project Management along with continual improvement procedures.
• Interface with VDC department and shops to ensure proper implementation of fabrication and lean construction methods to maximize margins, quality, and safety.
• Oversee project procurement to ensure cost savings and timely deliveries of major subcontracts, major equipment, and long lead items.
• Ensure proper staffing capacity within budgeted overhead.
• Work with Regional and Executive Leadership to ensure proper staffing in relation to contractual obligations and budgeted overhead.

• Proven experience managing individual projects exceeding $5MM and portfolios greater than $15MM.
• Bachelor of Science in a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with labor unions and continuously enhance management relations and operational efficiencies.
• High degree of integrity, with enthusiasm and willingness to represent the company in professional, charitable, and community organizations.
• Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels in a results‑driven, team‑oriented environment.

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) savings plan, and an employee assistance program.

We are a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure. We offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.