Academic Project Manager Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Our client is looking for a top notch Construction Project Engineer to join the team. If you are looking for your next step in your career to be with a company that truly invests in training and has a fast growth trajectory to Assistant Project Manager and then Project Manager - Apply today and be considered by the VP of Construction by EOD! Client Details My client is a Commercial General Contractor that was founded in the 1970s - since growing to be a leader in the mid-sized GC realm for Commercial and Industrial work all local to Maricopa County The office is run by the President - who is extremely involved in the day to day and has an open-door policy with everyone in the firm from the top down Office currently sits at about 30 people between the office and the field - the culture is very tight-knit and everyone has a hard-working but down-to-Earth attitude. Those in the business really know each other personally and professionally making it a very amazing office to come to work each day. Project types are mostly in the Commercial & Industrial realm - they touch just about all sizes from smaller TI projects to larger builds $25M+ Have a very strong focus on safety and process/procedures - run like a larger firm in that aspect to ensure client-satisfaction and smooth projects No forecast to stop growing - plan to healthily grow 15-20% year by year Have an amazing pipeline for 2026-2027 Description Works with (or may be assigned to) the Estimating Department to prepare project cost estimates. Performs quantity take-offs, obtains subcontractor and vendor cost input, prepares cost summaries, and performs data analytics, as directed Assists Project Managers in subcontractor and vendor purchasing, including preparation of bid packages, bidding follow-up, bid analysis, post-bid interviews and subcontractor/vendor award Assists Project Managers in securing governmental and regulatory agency Interacts with Design Professionals and the Owner, as directed Prepares and maintains construction schedules. Assists with pull-planning work sessions, look-ahead schedules, and weekly work Assists with project safety program implementation including safety orientations, safety inspections and safety documentation Tracks and manages subcontractor submittals. Reviews submittals for compliance with Construction Documents. Follows-up and resolves submittal review Tracks and manages Requests for Information (RFI's). Follows-up and resolves RFI issues. Tracks and logs project documentation including design documents, submittals, reports, photographs, and other information as directed by the Project Manager or Superintendent Assists Project Managers with budget control and cost management, as assigned Assists with implementation of Company programs and processes including Safety, Quality Control, Diversity, Lean Construction, and others Assists Superintendents with tracking and monitoring of self-performed work Assists Superintendents with field management including site set-up and security, equipment tracking and utilization, field documentation, regulatory agency inspections, and subcontractor work coordination Profile Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or academic/experiential equivalent Previous experience through internship programs or in a related work environment is highly desirable Current driver's license Ability to work productively with individuals at all departments and levels within the client as well as customers, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and other external entities Willingness to learn and take direction from others Demonstrated positive attitude and customer service mindset Ability to work in team settings with people of different personalities and/or diverse backgrounds Ability to analyze and interpret data Problem solving ability Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) Ability to work efficiently and independently Ability to handle stress Ability to manage a variable and sometimes heavy workload Ability to manage frustration and positively respond to unplanned events and conditions Ability to meet critical deadlines Personal computer literacy and ability to learn and use new technologies and computing platforms Job Offer Base salary up to $100,000 (depending upon experience) High bonus earning potential (company and personal bonuses) 401K with company match 3 weeks PTO starting Paid company holidays Sick days Great work/life balance - no working weekend or overtime Full benefits (Health, Vision and Dental) Life Insurance Paternity and Maternity leave Company tech (cell phone, laptop, etc) Clear growth path to Project Manager MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.