Project Manager - Construction

Dallas Mechanical Group LLC•Lewisville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager takes ownership of mechanical construction projects from award through closeout. Working in partnership with Field Supervision and subcontractors, the PM leads hands-on problem-solving and is responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and profitably, with authority over scope, cost, schedule, and contractual compliance. The role involves project planning and scheduling, budgeting and cost control, billing and change management, procurement and equipment coordination, field progress oversight, and closeout. The PM also coordinates with VDC/BIM teams, field operations, and fabrication shops to address clash detection and constructability before installation, and partners with Superintendents to track labor productivity. 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.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning and delivery with Field Supervision; establish responsibilities, expectations, and communication standards, and proactively resolve issues.
Standardize project setup and lead turnover, alignment, and coordination meetings with subcontractors and Field Supervision.
Develop initial and master project schedules with field input, and prepare 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.
Establish and manage project budgets, job cost coding, and cost controls; prepare 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 the authorized level and maintain separation between Estimating and Project Management.
Identify out-of-scope work in real time, issue timely contract notifications, and secure written authorization 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 work follows drawings, specifications, and contract requirements; prepare and manage RFIs and support field teams with constructability and scope clarification.
Coordinate VDC/BIM teams, field operations, and fabrication shops to support clash detection and constructability before field installation.
Partner with Superintendents to track daily or weekly labor productivity metrics.
Manage closeout documentation, maintain lien rights, and ensure contractual compliance.
Travel to project locations and work in office and field settings.