Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Orangeburg, SC $100,000 - $160,000+ Base Salary (Depends on Experience)

Our client is a well-established mechanical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, retrofit, and design-build projects throughout the Southeast. With a reputation for quality workmanship, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships, they deliver complex mechanical construction projects across healthcare, industrial, institutional, and commercial markets.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The Mechanical Project Manager will be responsible for the overall financial, operational, and contractual success of commercial mechanical construction projects. This individual will work closely with field leadership, customers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for a project manager with strong experience in HVAC, piping, central plant, and mechanical systems construction. Plumbing experience is beneficial but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of mechanical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope requirements.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, constructability issues, and scope gaps.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, architects, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain project profitability through effective budget and cost control.
• Track committed costs, labor productivity, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Prepare, price, negotiate, and process change orders.
• Review and approve vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Manage monthly billings and support collections efforts.

• Lead project buyout activities and vendor selection.
• Procure major equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.
• Coordinate long-lead equipment deliveries and fabrication schedules.
• Participate in BIM/VDC coordination and project planning meetings as needed.

• Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to support project execution.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Resolve field issues and remove obstacles affecting schedule or performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and project stakeholders.

• Coordinate startups, commissioning, punch lists, inspections, warranties, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure seamless project turnover and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial mechanical construction experience.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience within mechanical contracting.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, process piping, hydronic systems, chilled water, hot water, and mechanical equipment installations.
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license.

• Experience with design-build and negotiated mechanical projects.
• Exposure to healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, institutional, or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• BIM/VDC coordination experience.
• Plumbing project experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Full Benefits Included $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annually