Project Manager

 Job Title: Project Manager (Mechanical Construction)

Position OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesProject 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  company's 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 company’s 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:  Bachelor’s 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.