Project Manager - Mechanical MEP

Batchelor & Kimball•Ridgeville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Batchelor & Kimball is hiring a Project Manager for mechanical MEP construction projects. The role oversees projects from pre-construction and planning through completion, with responsibility for project scheduling, budgets, profitability, cash flow, procurement, subcontractor agreements, cost reporting, and resource allocation. The Project Manager collaborates with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve design conflicts, manage submittals, requests for information and change orders, and deliver work within budgetary constraints. The position also maintains client relationships, supports pursuit of future work, and ensures compliance with health and safety requirements. Candidates must be able to work independently with minimal oversight. Mechanical construction experience is strongly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 10 or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of construction-field experience leading projects with a scope of up to $15 million.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Dependability and availability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction office environment.
Ability to organize and curate documents related to work orders and personnel.
Aptitude to learn new systems.
Excellent ability with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
Mechanical knowledge and project management ability.
In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to understand company resource production capabilities and coordinate with the Superintendent.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in mechanical construction projects.
Experience with AutoBid, P6 Scheduler, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Manage pre-construction, preplanning, and construction project scheduling.
Review and approve project budgets for labor, materials, and subcontractors, and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials throughout the project.
Negotiate and create subcontractor contracts with external vendors.
Manage project finances, including profitability and cash flow, and remain accountable for job profitability and cost to complete relative to the initial bid.
Participate in design conflict resolution across trades in collaboration with engineers, architects, and others.
Lead strategic planning and manage project submittals, requests for information, and change orders.
Implement monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections.
Research and recommend construction means, methods, and timelines.
Recognize and implement change orders as necessary.
Approve supplier and subcontractor invoices for payment.
Ensure adherence to health and safety standards and report issues.
Schedule and coordinate logistics and procurement of equipment and materials.
Maintain and develop client relationships and identify and pursue upcoming work.
Project and manage CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources required.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Directly manage subcontractors and PE's and/or APMs, and indirectly oversee B & K and subcontractor field personnel and internal support services.
Train estimating staff on technical aspects of project management.
Understand company resource production capabilities and coordinate daily with the Superintendent during construction.
Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during procurement.
Prepare SWOT analyses for projects and future projects.