Mechanical Construction Manager

PCL Construction•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Industrial Services is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager with a mechanical execution focus to lead field operations on large, complex industrial projects across our active portfolio. These projects span various sectors including mission critical/data center facilities, power generation and energy transition projects, mining and mineral processing, petrochemical and refining, industrial gases, and water/wastewater treatment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, on-schedule, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of mechanical scopes. This includes process piping, large-bore/small-bore piping, structural work, mechanical equipment, rotating and stationary equipment, HVAC, pre-fabricated modules, tie-ins, hydro/pneumatic testing, and mechanical completion/turnover packages. The role requires seamless integration with civil, structural, electrical, I&C, and commissioning teams.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or training in mechanical and/or industrial engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressive industrial construction experience, with a demonstrated track record leading mechanical scopes on large, complex projects.
Direct experience on one or more of the following: mission critical / data centers, gas- or renewable-fired power generation, mining and mineral processing, oil & gas / petrochemical / refining, industrial gases, water/wastewater, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.1 / B31.3 piping codes, ASME Section IX welding, API standards, NBIC, and applicable AWS and ANSI standards.
Familiarity with mechanical completion systems and turnover to commissioning.
Expert knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation on industrial and operating-plant sites.
In-depth knowledge of industrial construction methods including modularization, heavy lifts and rigging plans, large-bore pipe fabrication and installation, equipment setting, hydrotesting, and pre-commissioning activities.
Experience with diverse project types, delivery methods, and sequencing/timelines, including greenfield, brownfield tie-ins, turnarounds, and phased handovers.
Expert knowledge of applicable construction laws, building codes, and jurisdictional trade agreements.
Understanding of union and open-shop labor environments across the western U.S.
Demonstrated experience leading effective project meetings with owners, EPCs, consultants, and internal teams.
Strong presentation skills for client meetings and project pursuits.
Ability to generate, review, and administer complex subcontracts and purchase orders.
Willingness to travel to and/or relocate near active project sites across PCL Industrial's geographic footprint.

Nice To Haves

Multiple contract delivery types (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-Plus, EPC, EPCM, IPD, Progressive Design-Build) preferred.
12–24 months of estimating, preconstruction, or work-package planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion and role-model PCL's HSE culture on industrial sites with elevated hazard profiles.
Provide field leadership for one very large or several concurrent industrial projects, accountable for safety, budget, quality, schedule, productivity, and profitability performance across all self-perform and subcontracted mechanical scopes.
Direct execution of process and utility piping, equipment setting and alignment, modular/skid installation, and mechanical completion/walk-down/punch-list/turnover to commissioning.
Provide leadership to PCL's self-perform mechanical workforce and oversee project quality programs and standards, WPS/PQR compliance, NDE, and QA/QC coordination.
Contribute to core pursuit and preconstruction teams, supporting estimates, execution plans, logistics plans, manpower curves, and client presentations.
Monitor design deliverables, long-lead procurement, shop drawings, off-site modular production, and field installation to protect critical path.
Supervise, direct, train, and mentor superintendents, general foremen, mechanical field engineers, and QA/QC personnel across single or multiple sites.
Manage project org structures including joint ventures, integrated project delivery, and EPC/EPCM partnerships.
Understand, communicate, and proactively administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Oversee and negotiate change orders, claims, and disputes with owners and trade contractors.
Serve as a senior field-facing representative to industrial owners, EPC firms, and prime consultants.