Project Manager

Company Overview

Founded in 1952, Marsden Services is a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive facility services. We deliver high-quality janitorial, security, mechanical, calibration, emergency response, and facility management solutions to clients across the country.

Through our subsidiary: Sunstate Mechanical, we bring decades of mechanical contracting expertise to industrial and commercial clients across Arizona and the Southwest. Sunstate is known for their operational excellence in HVAC, plumbing, piping and service maintenance - we take pride in being excellent at what we do.

At Marsden, our people are our greatest strength. We believe in our employees, invest in their growth, and provide opportunities for long-term success. A career with Marsden means joining a company that supports your professional development and encourages you to make a meaningful impact.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Project Manager oversees commercial and industrial mechanical projects from planning and estimating through construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role manages labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, budgets, schedules, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.

We’re looking for a Project Manager with strong financial and scheduling skills, and hands-on knowledge of commercial HVAC, sheet metal, and ideally piping systems. Design/build and new construction experience is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy (Microsoft Office/Excel), well-spoken, safety-focused, and able to manage fast-paced workloads. This position may oversee $6M–$8M in annual project volume and works closely with field teams, subcontractors, and clients. The role is primarily office/remote with some field presence for coordination, quality checks, and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial/industrial mechanical and HVAC projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring alignment with contracts, schedules, budgets, and Sunstate Mechanical standards.
• Coordinate all project stakeholders—including field teams, subcontractors, estimators, vendors, and equipment suppliers—to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Oversee procurement, negotiate pricing, and track materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and lead times.
• Monitor project financials, labor productivity, job costs, and manpower needs; adjust plans as required to maintain profitability.
• Handle all project documentation, including permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, T&M tickets, and closeout packages.
• Provide timely project reporting on progress, financial status, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Ensure subcontractor performance, quality control, and compliance with safety and job specifications.
• Participate in weekly operations meetings and communicate project updates to leadership, clients, GCs, and vendors.
• Quickly escalate delays, issues, or potential risks with recommended solutions.
• Maintain overall quality control and ensure all installations meet drawings, specifications, and company standards.
• Serves as the primary safety leader for the project team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and promoting a culture of safe work practices among all team members.

Experience & Qualifications

• 8-10 years of proven experience managing commercial or industrial mechanical/HVAC construction projects.

• Strong financial background with the ability to manage tight budgets, complex timelines, and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Excel, and project management tools.

• Experience with Procore is preferred but not required.

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, sheet metal fabrication/installation, and mechanical piping (preferred).

• Experience with both design/build and ground-up new construction mechanical projects is highly preferred.

• PMP certification preferred (not required).

• Demonstrated ability to manage labor, materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, and fast-turn project schedules.

• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interface professionally with clients, GCs, field teams, and leadership.

• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong safety-first approach.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive in identifying risks before they become issues.

Measures of Success

• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract scope and quality standards.

• Accurate forecasting and consistent financial control over all assigned project budgets.

• Strong communication and coordination across all stakeholders.

• High degree of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

• Safe job sites with minimal incidents or rework.

Business Conduct

• Behaves in alignment with Sunstate Mechanical’s values and Code of Conduct.

• Promotes a culture of safety and leads by example.

• Treats all coworkers with professionalism and respect.

• Approaches conflict with positive intent and seeks constructive solutions.

• Champions continuous improvement and compliance with company operating standards.

EEO Statement

Sunstate Mechanical provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, public assistance status, or any characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities required of the position. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.