Senior Project Manager

Locations: Pittsburgh, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site Only

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 annually + project performance incentives

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary

W.G. Tomko is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple large-scale commercial mechanical construction projects and lead a team of Project Managers and supporting project personnel.

This position requires extensive experience in commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical contracting, with a proven ability to manage complex, multimillion-dollar projects from preconstruction through completion.

Unlike a traditional Project Manager responsible for individual projects, the Senior Project Manager provides leadership and oversight across multiple projects, directing Project Managers and ensuring successful execution of project budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of mechanical construction, proven leadership experience, and the ability to independently oversee complex projects and project teams.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee multiple large-scale commercial and light industrial mechanical construction projects simultaneously, ensuring successful execution from preconstruction through closeout.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and provide oversight to Project Managers, Junior Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators responsible for day-to-day project execution.
• Project Planning: Direct project teams in developing schedules, establishing budgets, allocating resources, coordinating manpower, and managing project milestones.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, profitability, work-in-progress (WIP) reports, labor costs, billing, financial forecasts, and overall project performance across multiple projects.
• Contract Administration: Oversee AIA contract requirements, change orders, claims, delays, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Construction Operations: Coordinate with Superintendents, field personnel, purchasing teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Client Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, project owners, engineers, and other stakeholders while supporting Project Managers in resolving complex project challenges.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Oversee material purchasing, equipment requirements, fabrication planning, subcontractor coordination, and delivery schedules.
• Risk Management: Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, budget concerns, scope changes, and operational challenges across multiple active projects.
• Safety & Quality: Ensure project teams maintain company safety standards, quality expectations, and compliance with applicable construction requirements.
• Project Reporting: Review project performance, provide operational updates to leadership, and hold Project Managers accountable for project outcomes.

Must Have Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial mechanical construction, including substantial project management responsibilities.
• Mechanical contracting background: Previous experience working directly for a mechanical contractor or mechanical specialty-trade contractor, with strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems.
• Senior-level leadership experience: Proven experience overseeing and directing other Project Managers and their respective project teams. Candidates must have experience leading PMs, not solely managing individual projects.
• Multiple project oversight: Demonstrated experience managing multiple large-scale mechanical construction projects simultaneously, including accountability for project schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall performance.
• Project size and complexity: Experience managing mechanical construction projects valued at $1M+, with demonstrated experience on significantly larger, multimillion-dollar projects. Experience with mechanical contracts valued at $10M–$50M+ is highly desirable.
• Project duration: Experience managing complex, longer-duration construction projects, typically ranging from 8 months to 3+ years.
• Relevant construction environments: Experience with heavy commercial and/or light industrial construction, including ground-up construction, major renovations, and retrofits. Relevant projects may include hospitals, healthcare facilities, universities, government buildings, and large commercial facilities.
• Mechanical scope ownership: Proven responsibility for managing mechanical construction scopes, rather than solely overseeing general construction projects.
• Contract administration: Working knowledge of AIA contracts, change orders, submittals, RFIs, construction documentation, and project closeout procedures.
• Financial management: Strong experience managing project budgets, cost projections, WIP reporting, labor analysis, billing, and overall project profitability.
• Field coordination: Experience working closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to manage mechanical construction activities.
• Communication & leadership: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and provide direction to project teams.
• On-site availability: Ability to work full-time on-site and visit active construction projects as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position operates in both office and active construction environments. Occasional exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and construction equipment may occur. Light physical effort is required, including occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds, standing, walking, and visiting active job sites. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on project demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000 annually
• Project Incentives: Opportunity to earn additional compensation based on project performance and completion under budget.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Job Application Terms

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