Project Manager - Construction

Dallas Mechanical Group•Lewisville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager takes ownership of mechanical construction projects from award through closeout, combining hands-on problem-solving with leadership. The role partners with Field Supervision and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and profitably, with responsibility and authority over scope, cost, schedule, and contractual compliance. The Project Manager leads project planning and delivery, establishes project procedures and schedules, monitors field progress and labor productivity, and manages budgets, forecasts, billings, procurement, equipment, change control, and closeout. The role also coordinates VDC/BIM teams, field operations, and fabrication shops to support clash detection and constructability before installation. The position requires travel to project locations and work in both office and active job-site environments.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant experience managing mechanical construction projects from award through closeout.
Bachelor’s degree; a degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred but not required.
Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting schedule, budget, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and profitability goals.
Knowledge of construction contracts, risk management, budgeting, cost coding and controls, forecasting, billing, pay applications, Schedules of Values, change orders, lien rights, and closeout requirements.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documents, and coordinate RFIs, scope clarification, and constructability issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software; ability to develop master and 3–6 week look-ahead schedules with field input.
Ability to coordinate procurement, deliveries, rentals, equipment, purchase orders, and company tools.
Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, meeting facilitation, and relationship-building skills with customers, contractors, engineers, Field Supervision, and executive leadership.
Ability to travel to project locations and regularly sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and traverse active job sites in office and field work.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning and delivery in partnership with Field Supervision; establish responsibilities, expectations, and communication standards, and proactively resolve issues.
Standardize project setup procedures and lead turnover, alignment, and coordination meetings with subcontractors and Field Supervision.
Develop and manage initial and master project schedules with field input, including 3–6 week look-ahead schedules aligned with the execution plan.
Conduct site visits to verify progress and resolve issues; lead weekly progress meetings onsite or via Teams for projects longer than three months or exceeding $750,000.
Partner with Superintendents to track daily or weekly labor productivity metrics.
Establish and manage project budgets, job cost coding, and cost controls; complete monthly forecasts and projections through project completion.
Oversee progress and final billings, review and approve pay applications, resolve unpaid final billings, and ensure the Schedule of Values includes General Conditions.
Manage change control within authority level and maintain separation between Estimating and Project Management.
Identify out-of-scope work in real time, issue timely contract notifications, and obtain written authorizations before extra work is performed in the field.
Manage equipment procurement, coordinate timely equipment and material deliveries, and track and close out purchase orders.
Track costs, rentals, and equipment usage; manage company tools and checkout procedures.
Approve and control overtime.
Ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements; prepare and manage RFIs and support field teams with constructability and scope clarification.
Oversee coordination among VDC/BIM teams, field operations, and fabrication shops to ensure clash detection and constructability before field installation.
Manage closeout documentation, maintain lien rights, and ensure contractual compliance.