Construction Project Sponsor

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Assists and supports Executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Provides strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships.
• Serves as the primary client relationship manager, building long‑term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Oversight and collaboration during the preconstruction, estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
• Leads contract negotiations, solutions, and development.
• Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.
• Senior management responsibility for project performance: financial, schedule, client relations.
• Ensures staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, retention.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Has proven track record in construction work.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Gets excited about construction projects and completing assignments on time.
• Self‑oriented, organized, great communicator, and approachable.
• Comfortable working within a team environment at the project site in Phoenix, AZ.

• 10+ years’ experience in the heavy civil construction or water/wastewater markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Staff Management.
• Project Management.
• Business Process Management.
• Business Administration.
• Public Speaking and Presentations.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as benefits including Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, and Paid Time Off!

Compensation: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

• Ongoing HR support.
• Competitive benefits packages including Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
• Our very own JLM Rewards incentive program.