Special Projects Project Manager – Sales

Karber Corporation•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Karber Corporation (K CORP), a full-service mechanical and plumbing contractor, is seeking a results-driven Special Projects Project Manager for its commercial HVAC and plumbing special projects division. The role combines business development, sales, estimating, project management, and financial leadership, guiding opportunities from initial client conversations through project completion. The Project Manager identifies new business, builds lasting customer relationships, develops project solutions, and leads projects to meet customer satisfaction, safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability standards. The position serves as a trusted advisor to clients and coordinates with field leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments. It oversees commercial HVAC and plumbing projects, including installation and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, chilled water, hydronic, and domestic water systems. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 40+ hours indicated.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial HVAC and/or plumbing project management experience.
Proven business development, sales, or client relationship management experience within the mechanical contracting industry.
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and commercial mechanical systems.
Experience preparing estimates, budgets, and project proposals.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and project management software.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Certification.
Experience with design-build, retrofit, renovation, tenant improvement, and mission-critical/data center projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with property managers, facility managers, general contractors, developers, engineers, and building owners.
Identify, estimate, propose, and secure commercial HVAC and plumbing project opportunities.
Meet with customers to assess project needs, review sites, and develop cost-effective mechanical solutions.
Prepare estimates, budgets, proposals, contracts, scope letters, and project presentations.
Establish project scopes of work and expectations before project initiation.
Manage projects from award through closeout, including scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, documentation, billing, and customer communications.
Coordinate project execution with field leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments.
Track project budgets, forecasts, job costs, and financial performance.
Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, invoices, and closeout documentation.
Conduct project meetings and provide updates on schedules, budgets, procurement, and scope changes.
Oversee installation and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, chilled water, hydronic, and domestic water systems.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards, including OSHA requirements, QA/QC procedures, and customer specifications.
Conduct final project walkthroughs to confirm customer satisfaction and identify future business opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, accident, and critical illness benefits.
Health and dependent care pretax flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement savings with employer match contribution.
Employee discount program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Collaborative work environment.
Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.