Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Commercial & Industrial Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects. This individual will manage projects from preconstruction and budgeting through installation, commissioning, and final closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical construction, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems, and is comfortable coordinating with general contractors, owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from project turnover and preconstruction through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement plans, and cash flow projections.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and scopes of work to identify potential conflicts and opportunities.
• Coordinate daily project activities with superintendents, foremen, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor labor productivity, material procurement, equipment delivery, project costs, and schedule performance.
• Identify project risks, resolve field and design issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, purchase orders, change management, and contractual obligations.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, financial performance, risks, and critical milestones to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, quality standards, project specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee testing, commissioning coordination, punch lists, turnover documentation, and final project closeout.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial or industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, or related mechanical systems.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project financials.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, field teams, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining control of project budgets, schedules, and quality.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management software and standard business applications.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on project leader who can take ownership of project performance, build strong relationships with field personnel and clients, anticipate challenges, and consistently deliver successful mechanical construction projects.