Project Manager (Mechanical Construction)

Job Title: Project Manager (Mechanical Construction)

Position Overview

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall execution financial performance and client satisfaction of assigned mechanical projects (HVAC plumbing piping). The PM serves as the primary liaison between the client general contractor engineering firm and the field operations team. Success in this role requires exceptional leadership robust financial acumen and the ability to drive projects from initial contract award through final closeout ensuring all work is completed safely on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Scheduling: Develop manage and maintain detailed project schedules coordinating procurement fabrication and installation milestones with the General Contractor (GC) and field superintendents.
• Submittals & RFIs: Oversee the timely preparation and submission of all project submittals and manage the Request for Information (RFI) process to resolve technical and logistical issues quickly.
• Quality Control: Ensure all installations meet contract specifications engineering standards and local code requirements.
• Closeout: Manage the project closeout process including punch list completion warranty documentation and submission of As-Built drawings.

Financial Management & Risk

• Budget Ownership: Take full ownership of the project budget tracking costs labor hours and materials against estimates to identify variances.
• Change Orders: Identify estimate and negotiate all potential Change Orders (COs) to the contract scope. Maintain comprehensive documentation for all approved and pending changes.
• Billing: Prepare and submit accurate monthly progress billings (Applications for Payment) and secure timely payment from the client or GC.
• Forecasting: Provide accurate monthly financial forecasts of project revenue cost to complete and profitability to senior management.

Team Leadership & Safety

• Field Coordination: Work closely with the Field Superintendent and Foremen to manage daily site logistics labor productivity and efficient material flow.
• Safety Compliance: Collaborate with the Safety Officer to enforce the companys rigorous safety program ensuring compliance with OSHA and client site rules.
• Talent Management: Participate in performance reviews and provide mentoring to Assistant Project Managers and Junior Staff.

Client and Stakeholder Relations

• Communication: Serve as the professional main point of contact for the client and the GC. Conduct regular project meetings and provide transparent status updates.
• Relationship Building: Strategically manage client relationships to foster repeat business and enhance the companys reputation in the marketplace.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience with at least 3 years focused specifically on commercial or industrial HVAC Plumbing and/or Piping projects.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management Mechanical Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred. Relevant industry experience may substitute.
• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of mechanical blueprints specifications submittals building codes and mechanical system operations.
• Software Proficiency: Expert proficiency in construction management software (e.g. Procore Viewpoint CMiC) scheduling tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Primavera P6) and Microsoft Excel.
• Certifications: PMP certification or LEED accreditation is a plus.