Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

Job Description

Job Description

At Horwitz, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. For over 100 years, we’ve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.

We’re committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefits—you’ll be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.

The Project Manager – Mechanical is responsible for overseeing multiple large, complex mechanical construction projects, leading project teams, managing financial performance, and ensuring successful execution from preconstruction through project closeout. This role plays a key part in driving project profitability, developing team members, and building lasting relationships with customers and trade partners. As a leader, the Project Manager promotes Horwitz’s safety-first culture and models the company’s core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning, management, and execution of multiple large, complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, labor forecasts, and execution strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with field leadership on weekly work plans, three-week look-ahead schedules, and proactive project coordination.
• Drive design, BIM coordination, and fabrication processes to improve productivity and schedule performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, equipment procurement, vendors, and internal project stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, gross profit, billing, and cash flow while identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Lead monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reviews, monitor labor productivity and project costs, and implement strategies to protect and improve profitability.
• Review and negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and proactively address contractual, financial, operational, and scheduling risks.
• Partner with Preconstruction on estimating, pricing strategies, and value engineering opportunities.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project teams through coaching, collaboration, and accountability.
• Identify and resolve complex project challenges while ensuring compliance with project specifications, company standards, and safety expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, and industry partners while identifying opportunities for repeat business and future projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, field leadership, Preconstruction, Design, and Fabrication to support project success and continuous improvement.
• Uphold Horwitz’s professional standards, safety-first culture, and commitment to delivering profitable, high-quality projects.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.
• Get better every day.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and project-related tools.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and project execution.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor team members and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to anticipate project risks, develop solutions, and make decisions that support project profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and driven to meet both personal and company-wide goals.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in the mechanical construction industry required.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.
• Estimating and job cost forecasting experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for jobsite travel.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites as needed.