Senior Project Manager $7000 Sign On Bonus
Architectural Components, Inc. – Sandy, Utah
Lead. Mentor. Build. Make an Impact.
Architectural Components, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Management Department Manager to lead and develop our growing Project Management team. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, increasing project profitability, mentoring Project Managers, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction from project kickoff through closeout.
As the Senior Project Manager, you will serve as the primary connection between executive leadership and the Project Management team. You will help shape the future of our operations by developing people, improving processes, and ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and profitably.
If you are an experienced commercial construction leader who enjoys coaching others, solving complex challenges, and building high-performing teams, we'd like to talk with you.
Why Join Architectural Components?
At Architectural Components, we are a second-generation, family-owned commercial specialty contractor with a reputation for quality, integrity, and teamwork. Our continued growth has created an opportunity for an exceptional leader to help elevate our Project Management Department.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and mentor an experienced team of Project Managers.
- Partner directly with executive leadership to influence company strategy.
- Improve systems, processes, and department performance.
- Play a critical role in company growth and long-term success.
- Help create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the Project Management team.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual performance reviews.
- Establish department goals, expectations, and performance standards.
- Train and onboard new Project Managers.
- Promote accountability while fostering a positive, solution-oriented culture.
- Balance workloads and assign projects based on experience and capacity.
- Facilitate productive weekly Project Management meetings.
Project Oversight
- Provide oversight of all active projects to ensure successful execution.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, and profitability.
- Review project buyouts, contracts, and subcontract agreements.
- Ensure procurement, submittals, RFIs, scheduling, and closeout activities remain on track.
- Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions.
- Support Project Managers with complex project challenges, negotiations, and customer issues.
Financial Management
- Review project budgets and cost reports.
- Monitor project financial performance and gross profit margins.
- Ensure timely processing of change orders and customer billings.
- Analyze labor productivity and job cost reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Operations & Process Improvement
- Develop and standardize Project Management procedures.
- Create and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Improve communication and workflow between Project Management, Estimating, Field Operations, Warehouse, and Accounting.
- Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards.
- Drive continuous improvement throughout the department.
Customer & Vendor Relationships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Support Project Managers during difficult customer conversations and contract negotiations.
- Resolve customer concerns professionally while protecting company interests.
- Promote outstanding customer service throughout every phase of the project.
Scheduling & Resource Management
- Coordinate manpower planning with Field Operations.
- Balance Project Manager workloads across the department.
- Prioritize project schedules and critical deadlines.
- Assist leadership with forecasting staffing and resource needs.
- Ensure appropriate project coverage throughout the department.
Executive Reporting
Provide regular reports to executive leadership regarding:
- Project status
- Department performance
- Financial results
- Project risks
- Staffing and resource needs
- Change order status
- Department KPIs
- Opportunities for improvement
Qualifications
Required
- 7–10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
- 3–5+ years of leadership or management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of project financial management and job costing.
- Ability to read and interpret contracts, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
- High level of professionalism and accountability.
Preferred
- Experience in Division 10, specialty construction, or architectural specialties.
- Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, or similar construction management software.
- Experience mentoring and developing Project Managers.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Project profitability
- Gross margin performance
- On-time project completion
- Change order turnaround time
- Billing efficiency
- Cash flow management
- Customer satisfaction
- PM workload balance
- Team retention and employee development
- Training completion
- Reduction in project disputes
- Safety performance
- Department process improvements
Benefits
Architectural Components offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Weekly Payroll
- Company Cell Phone
- Medical Insurance
- 50% Company-paid after 60 days
- 75% Company-paid after 3 years
- 100% Company-paid after 5 years
- Dental Insurance
- 50% Company-paid after 60 days
- 75% Company-paid after 3 years
- 100% Company-paid after 5 years
- Company-Paid Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance (with optional voluntary coverage)
- 401(k) with up to a 4% Company Match
- 160 Hours (20 Days) of Paid Time Off
- Eight Paid Holidays
- Quarterly No Missed Days Incentive Program (up to $2,500 annually)
- Company Safety Incentive Program
- Leadership Development and Professional Growth Opportunities
Leadership Mission
The Project Management Department Manager exists to build and lead a high-performing Project Management Department through leadership, accountability, coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Success in this role is measured not only by completed projects, but by the strength of the team you build, the culture you create, and the lasting impact you have on the Company's growth. You will be expected to develop exceptional Project Managers, improve communication across departments, increase project profitability, and ensure consistent project execution while empowering your team to succeed.
If you're ready to lead, mentor, and help shape the future of a growing commercial construction company, we invite you to apply and become part of the Architectural Components team.
Pay: $138,000.00 - $166,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of commercial construction Project Management experience do you have?
- How many years of experience do you have managing or leading Project Managers or construction management teams?
- What types of commercial construction projects have you managed?
- This position requires a minimum 50-hour workweek and regular collaboration with Project Managers, Field Operations, and executive leadership. Are you able to meet these requirements?
- What is one accomplishment in your career that you're most proud of as a construction leader, and why?
- Can you pass a Background and Drug screen?
Work Location: In person
