Job Title: Project Manager – Mechanical Construction

Job Description

This Project Manager role oversees pre-construction, planning, and execution of mechanical construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The position manages project finances, contracts, scheduling, and coordination across multiple trades, while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting future business opportunities. The ideal candidate brings deep mechanical construction experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full pre-construction and construction scheduling process, including preplanning activities and detailed project timelines.
• Review and approve project budgets for labor, materials, and subcontractors, and determine optimal allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials from project start to completion within budgetary limitations.
• Negotiate and develop subcontractor contracts with external vendors to secure agreements that are beneficial to project objectives.
• Oversee project finances, including profitability, cash flow, and cost control, with accountability for overall job profitability.
• Monitor and manage cost to complete in relation to the initial job bid proposal, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to resolve design conflicts for all trades and determine project specifications.
• Lead strategic planning efforts and manage the submittal, request for information (RFI), and change order processes.
• Implement monthly cost reports and maintain accurate cost projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend construction means, methods, and timelines to optimize project delivery.
• Recognize, document, and implement change orders as needed, ensuring proper approval and integration into project plans.
• Review and approve payment applications, supplier invoices, and subcontractor invoices in accordance with contract terms and project budgets.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards on project sites and promptly report and address any safety issues.
• Apply in-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles to guide project decisions.
• Provide strong leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and procurement of equipment and materials to support uninterrupted project progress.
• Maintain and develop positive client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact throughout the project.
• Identify and actively pursue upcoming work opportunities, supporting business development efforts.
• Project, identify, and manage CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources required for successful project execution.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Exercise direct responsibility for subcontractors and project engineers/assistant project managers, and indirect responsibility for subcontractor field personnel and internal support services.
• Organize and curate documents related to work orders, personnel, and project records to ensure accurate and accessible documentation.
• Train estimating staff on the technical aspects of project management to improve project planning and bid accuracy.
• Coordinate daily with the Superintendent to align company resource production capabilities with construction activities.
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during the procurement process to secure competitive pricing and reliable service.
• Prepare SWOT analyses for current and future projects to support strategic planning and risk management.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Consistent dependability and availability to support project needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction office environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to curate and manage documents related to work orders and personnel.
• Aptitude to learn and adapt to new systems and tools.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Mechanical knowledge relevant to mechanical construction projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience in construction settings.
• Ability to lead and manage subcontractors, project engineers, assistant project managers, and internal support servi