Mechanical Senior Project Manager

About Us

John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast, is growing! We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in training, career development, employee engagement, and team support. We are committed to delivering industry-leading experiences for our customers across commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, advanced technology manufacturing, process piping, fabrication, mission-critical environments, and energy performance projects, backed by comprehensive service maintenance and repair.

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As 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.

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