Senior Project Manager ( HVAC)

$120,000-$180,000 Base Salary + Bonus & Profit Sharing Up to 30%Potential Annual Cash Compensation Up to $234,000Plus 4% 401(k) Match + 75% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision + Generous PTO + Additional BenefitsTake Ownership. Protect the Margin. Share in the Success.We're partnering with an established commercial mechanical contractor seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead complex HVAC and piping projects throughout the Chicagoland market.This opportunity is built for an experienced PM who wants more than a salary.With a base salary of $120,000-$180,000 plus bonus and profit sharing opportunities of up to 30% of base salary, strong project and company performance can have a significant impact on your overall compensation.You'll have ownership of your projects from turnover through closeout, including financial performance, labor productivity, procurement, change management, client relationships, billing, forecasting, and overall project execution.This isn't a role where you're simply tracking RFIs and updating schedules. You'll be trusted to run projects like a business and will have the resources and authority to influence their success.CompensationThis position offers an exceptionally competitive compensation package:$120,000-$180,000 base salaryBonus and profit sharing opportunity up to 30% of base salaryPotential annual cash compensation up to $234,000 at the top of the stated range and incentive opportunity4% 401(k) Safe Harbor matchEmployer-paid 401(k) plan fees75% employer-paid health insurance75% employer-paid dental and vision insuranceGenerous PTOPaid holidaysEmployer-paid long- and short-term disability coverageEmployer-paid life insuranceTuition reimbursementFlexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsTransportation and parking reimbursementPerform at a high level and you have the opportunity to participate directly in the financial success you help create.What You'll LeadAs a Senior Mechanical Project Manager, you'll take ownership of commercial HVAC and piping projects from initial turnover through successful closeout.You will:Manage commercial mechanical construction projects from initial planning through final completion.Develop and maintain project budgets based on estimating turnover and project scope.Take ownership of project financial performance, including cost control, labor, billing, collections, change management, and profitability.Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining visibility into the financial and operational health of each job.Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to drive execution.Monitor labor productivity and performance against project budgets.Identify cost, schedule, labor, contractual, and operational risks before they negatively impact the project.Manage procurement of major HVAC equipment, piping materials, fixtures, and other critical project components.Develop, price, negotiate, and process change orders.Ensure changes are identified, documented, priced, and submitted in a timely manner.Manage contracts and contractual requirements, including scope, schedules, billing, change procedures, documentation, and claims requirements.Maintain accurate project reporting and communicate project performance to leadership.Build strong relationships with general contractors, owners, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.Help ensure projects achieve or exceed their targeted gross profit.Maintain project documentation and ensure contractual obligations are properly administered.Support estimating and preconstruction efforts when needed.Drive projects through final completion and closeout while protecting the customer relationship.What We're Looking ForCandidates must have 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience and strong commercial HVAC experience.We're especially interested in candidates with experience working for a commercial mechanical, HVAC, piping, or MEP contractor.The ideal candidate will bring:7+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience.Significant commercial HVAC construction experience.Strong knowledge of HVAC and piping systems.Proven experience managing project budgets and financial performance.Strong understanding of labor productivity, forecasting, cost management, billing, change orders, procurement, and project controls.Experience managing relationships with general contractors, owners, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.Ability to evaluate project risk and proactively solve problems.Strong commercial and contractual awareness.Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.Confidence communicating with field leadership, customers, vendors, and senior management.Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.Independent decision-making ability and a high level of personal accountability.A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred, but relevant industry experience will be strongly considered.BenefitsHealth/Vision/DentalBCBS PPO and HMO optionsFlexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsBonus and Profit Sharing up to 30% of base salary401kTuition ReimbursementGenerous PTO PolicyPaid Holiday'sLong and Short Term and ShortEmployee Assistance PlanCTA and Parking Reimbursement