Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

A well-established mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This position is responsible for delivering projects according to contract scope, schedule, and budget while overseeing subcontractors, consultants, procurement, project financials, and overall quality.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical piping, and/or process piping construction and can independently manage the operational and financial sides of multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Review bid documents, contracts, and letters of intent to confirm project scope and contractual requirements
• Develop and implement preconstruction and project schedules
• Establish labor and material cost codes and monitor project costs
• Prepare project billing schedules of values and execute monthly billings
• Procure fixtures, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and consultants
• Manage subcontractor and consultant selection and coordination
• Build and manage product submittal packages
• Review and approve project purchase orders
• Manage change estimates and drive timely approval of change orders
• Review RFIs for scope, cost, constructability, and project risk
• Monitor project schedules and proactively respond to schedule impacts
• Track project costs, cash flow, milestones, and deliverables
• Conduct regular site visits and coordinate closely with field leadership
• Lead internal preconstruction and project startup meetings
• Identify design issues, delays, cost overruns, and other potential project risks
• Develop contingency plans and proactively manage changes in project scope
• Maintain accurate RFIs, change estimates, transmittals, and project records
• Manage final closeout including warranties, O&M manuals, as-builts, and turnover documentation

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical construction or a related discipline
• Strong experience with commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical piping, and/or process piping projects
• Experience independently managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction scheduling, procurement, and field coordination
• Experience managing project budgets, billing, cost control, and cash flow
• Strong knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and field teams
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred

Preferred Project Experience

• Commercial HVAC
• Commercial plumbing
• Mechanical and process piping
• Tenant improvements and renovations
• Ground-up commercial construction
• Design-build / design-assist mechanical construction
• Complex equipment and material procurement

Software Experience

Experience with construction management and project controls platforms such as:

• Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam
• Procore
• BIM 360
• Viewpoint
• Textura
• Raken
• CADD-EST
• Microsoft Excel and Office

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Long-term advancement opportunities
• Stable pipeline of commercial mechanical construction projects