Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated Construction Senior Project Manager to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.

About You

You’re passionate about your work and driven to achieve ambitious goals. You step up when the team needs an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when you need it. You make smart decisions because you get the big picture and ace the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values - passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) is responsible for leading complex projects and project teams while supporting broader organizational objectives under the guidance of a Project Executive. This role builds on strong project management fundamentals and adds advanced leadership, financial stewardship, and mentoring responsibilities.

Senior Project Managers are accountable for the successful execution of assigned projects and for developing Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, while partnering with Project Executives on strategic decisions, portfolio alignment, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large or complex projects from buy-out through project closeout
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reporting
• Develop and maintain project schedules and recovery plans
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, scope alignment, and coordination
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for owners and design partners
• Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and opportunities to the Project Executive
• Coach and mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Support the implementation of company standards, processes, and best practices
• Partner with Superintendents to align field execution with project plans

Education

• 8-12+ years of progressive construction experience

Experience and/or Training

• Demonstrated history of delivering large, complex, and high-profile projects, with little oversight
• Prior experience leading Project Managers and/or Assistant Project Managers
• Advanced financial leadership, forecasting, and margin management
• Sophisticated risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Strong relationship-building skills with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
• Ability to lead through influence and set expectations across teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to shape and improve organizational practices and standards
• Takes a proactive leadership role
• Takes initiative
• Strong team building skills
• High sense of urgency
• Committed to excellence
• Self-motivated
• Self-confident

Location

The Senior Project Manager will be exposed to the current weather and site conditions on each of their assigned project sites as well as a typical office environment. It is the responsibility of the Senior Project Manager to properly prepare for the specific working environment conditions that will be required of them each day. The Senior Project Manager will participate in company meetings and gatherings at the corporate offices, as well as meetings conducted on project site locations.

Site Conditions

Roer’s Companies treats the safety of its staff and subcontractors with the highest importance. Due to the nature of construction and trade activity on site, all employees may encounter hazards that could include but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat or cold temperatures, vibration, moving equipment, scaffolding, protected and unprotected openings under construction, odors, mists, gases, chemicals, electrical equipment, exposure to oils and other liquids, poorly ventilated areas that may require the use of a mask or respirator, CO2 and NO2, air pollutants, hot work to include torches and welding, open excavations, and other unknown conditions. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and at no times will a Roer’s Companies employee, vendor, subcontractor, or project partner be required to work in an unsafe environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Compensation and Benefits for Senior Project Manager:

Pay Range: $145,500- $180,700

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual’s experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role .

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement

• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

• Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites

• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report.

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