Senior Project Manager

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager is an onsite role based in Jackson, MS, with significant travel requirements. Compensation is not specified in the posting. This role supports the mechanical construction division at Upchurch, a building engineering company. This position is responsible for overseeing complex, large-scale mechanical construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. The role ensures strategic alignment, profitability, and operational excellence while mentoring project teams and managing client relationships.

What you'll do

• Lead planning and execution of high-value mechanical projects
• support pre-construction efforts
• manage budgets, schedules, and procurement
• serve as executive point of contact
• oversee project management teams
• review contracts and change orders
• monitor project performance metrics
• resolve complex design and logistics challenges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

jackson ms

senior project manager

mechanical

construction

travel required

leadership

upchurch

no on-call

osha 30

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• professional development assistance.

Why this role

Requires 8–10+ years of mechanical construction management experience and 60%–75% travel.

About the employer

Upchurch is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.