Project Manager- Special Projects

Atlantic Constructors • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Special Projects Project Manager (MEP) to oversee planning and delivery of commercial special projects installations, including HVAC, electrical, piping, ventilation, fire suppression, and plumbing. The role manages projects from retrofits to replacements and may involve hands-on field work to support completion and code compliance. The Project Manager builds relationships with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors; coordinates with company departments and client personnel to develop and maintain build plans and schedules; monitors project metrics; and mentors site leadership to help deliver work on time, within budget, and without defects or accidents. The role also manages project budgets, reports key metrics to senior management, represents Atlantic Constructors to clients, schedules trades and suppliers, supports sales and customers, and visits sites to monitor project objectives, quality, and safety. This position has supervisory responsibility and may require travel, typically not overnight. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, areas with moderate or high noise, dusty or fume-exposed areas, confined spaces, or at heights. The role involves construction equipment and physical activities including climbing, bending, reaching, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and/or 8+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may need to complete additional background checks, such as DMV or criminal history checks.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures and be available to work assigned schedules.
• Able to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and demonstrate close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing or walking for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience as a project manager in a construction environment.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal project teams, customers, subcontractors, and key vendors.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, and fabrication shops, as well as client personnel, to develop and maintain build plans and schedules.
• Monitor daily project metrics, including manpower and material or equipment deliveries, and mentor site leadership to support timely, on-budget completion with no defects or accidents.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets and report key metrics to senior management.
• Represent Atlantic Constructors to current and prospective clients.
• Participate in in-house, client, and vendor meetings.
• Schedule company trades, subcontractors, and suppliers as needed to meet customer expectations and deadlines.
• Manage projects from retrofits to replacements, including hands-on field work when needed to ensure completion and code compliance.
• Coordinate with the office to schedule field installation teams based on workload and completion dates.
• Work with sales and estimating teams to ensure smooth project handoff from sale to execution.
• Provide support to the sales team and customers.
• Conduct routine site visits to ensure project objectives and quality and safety standards are upheld.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage for the employee at no cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager