Project Manager

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Overview:
Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a bright future. It takes an exceptional team workingbehind the scenes to help solve complex problems and build capacity for the future.

Smyth Industries is currently searching for an individual with Water Infrastructure Industry experience as a Project Manager to help enhance our current team. We provide full-service electrical, civil, manufacturing, engineering and general contracting services for the water and reclamation industry.

The ideal candidate will foster teamwork and create a positive work environment in a fast-paced industry, while helping our Arizona clients engineer, rehabilitate, manufacture and construct water distribution and treatment infrastructure.

If you are looking for an organization who invests in their employees, has a culture of community and belonging that allows their people to be their best, and allows you to bring your authentic self to work while achieving purpose-driven work, then we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building the future.

About Us:
Smyth Industries, Inc. has been serving the water and reclamation industry throughout Arizona and the Southwest since the company’s inception as Smyth Steel Manufacturing in 1980. We’ve grown from our steel tank fabrication and specialty manufacturing origins, into a full-service water and reclamation industry General Contractor specializing in end-to-end solutions including Storage Tanks, Pump and Water Wells, Pressure and Surge Vessels, Industrial Coatings, Electrical and Controls, and Engineering.

Let’s build something together!

Benefits:
We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday-Thursday (4 days/10-hour days).

In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in the water and reclamation industry by:

Scope: Under minimal supervision, the Project Manager oversees complex projects from initiation to completion while leading the project support team, including Project Administrators and Project Coordinators. This role combines project management expertise with team leadership and client relationship management to ensure successful project delivery. The Project Manager sets expectations for project support functions, enhances operational efficiency, mentors staff, and ensures alignment with company goals and industry best practices. This position supports Smyth Industries’ commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management: Lead multiple projects from conception through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence | Develop project plans, monitor progress, manage risks, and maintain comprehensive documentation | Facilitate effective communication with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders | Conduct quality reviews to ensure deliverables meet specifications and standards | Coordinate project proposals, kickoff meetings, and execution plans | Resolve conflicts and implement solutions promptly | Translate client feedback into actionable improvements.

Client Management: Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle | Conduct regular check-ins and status updates | Document and manage client requirements, change requests, and approvals | Lead client site visits, inspections, and milestone reviews | Develop strategic client account plans to support long-term growth | Mentor staff on effective client communication, conflict resolution, and service delivery.

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and evaluate Project Administrators and Project Coordinators, ensuring clarity of responsibilities, adherence to processes, and ongoing professional development | Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and support with workload management and prioritization | Establish clear expectations for project support functions, including documentation control, scheduling, procurement support, and client communication assistance | Promote a collaborative team culture centered on accountability, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement | Oversee administrative and coordination tasks performed by direct reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination: Build and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors | Align vendor capabilities with project needs, schedules, and quality standards | Monitor performance and address delivery, quality, or compliance issues | Support procurement efforts including vendor selection and cost management.

Organizational Support: Promote continuous improvement initiatives and integrate client feedback into operational processes | Encourage collaboration and accountability across departments | Track and report project performance and client satisfaction metrics.

Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of project management experience across construction, engineering, or professional services industries | bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent experience accepted | Proven client-facing experience including account management or business development | Strong interpersonal skills with conflict resolution and negotiation ability | Valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification | Experience with complex, multi-stakeholder projects | Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project, Procore, or Primavera | Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Competencies: Adaptability: Adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and ambiguity | Sound Judgment: Makes informed decisions under pressure | Work Commitment: Delivers high-quality results efficiently | Teamwork: Collaborates effectively across teams | Client Focus: Builds trust through responsiveness and transparency | Strategic Communication: Tailors messaging to clients, executives, and technical teams | Leadership: Guides teams to achieve project goals and supports staff development.

Disclaimers: Duties may be modified at any time. Employment is at-will. Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Smyth Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.