Mechanical Project Manager

ENFRA LLC•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the entire life cycle of a project, from inception through closure. The role ensures projects are delivered safely in accordance with company budget, schedule, and quality parameters while exceeding customer expectations. The position oversees project execution, financial performance, coordination, safety, quality, customer and vendor relationships, commissioning, and close-out.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design and/or project management, mechanical construction, or facilities management.
Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of construction technologies, scheduling, equipment, materials and methods, and financial management.
Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Leadership skills and willingness to address challenges, resolve issues, and motivate others while maintaining relationships.
Ability to influence outcomes through resourcefulness and focus on safety, field and financial performance, and client expectations.

Nice To Haves

Construction Management or a related technical degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure work environment through site planning, job hazard analysis reviews and approvals, toolbox talks, and project-team site walks.
Execute the project throughout its life cycle and ensure compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements.
Conduct and document operational project meetings, including hand-off and kick-off meetings, with appropriate parties in a timely manner.
Negotiate and prepare vendor and subcontractor agreements in alignment with project estimates.
Evaluate submittals to ensure they reflect contract drawings and specifications.
Coordinate quality assurance and quality control with appropriate personnel to meet company and project requirements.
Manage coordination of project scope through the Building Information Management Department, with assistance from quality control personnel and project supervision.
Set up project financials—including equipment, labor, materials, other direct job costs, and subcontracts—for leadership approval.
Conduct monthly project cost reviews, identify deviations from financial setup or schedule early, and keep project team members and leadership informed.
Manage project accounts receivable by developing a pay-application schedule of values and supporting timely, accurate billings and collections.
Manage project accounts payable with Accounting and Legal to ensure timely payment of subcontractors and vendors and mitigate payment-related risks.
Obtain and coordinate lien waivers, state notifications, tax documentation, and project permits.
Keep the project budget and scope aligned through the change-management process.
Handle daily project activities, including jobsite meetings, delivery scheduling, site documentation, labor-report reviews, tool and equipment rental requisitions, progress coordination, material and consumables requisitions, requests for information, permitting and inspections support, invoice approvals, status reports, and monthly billings and collections.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal team members, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Monitor risk-management items, including Notices to Proceed, contract agreements and change orders, insurance policies, and bonds.
Prepare and coordinate close-out documents, including operations and maintenance manuals, equipment start-up documents, as-built requirements, warranty letters, and owner-training items.
Manage warranty work that falls within contractual obligations, if applicable.
Coordinate start-up and commissioning with project team members, subcontractors, the customer, and other external parties to ensure timely compliance.