Project Manager (Mechanical Group)

BL Harbert International LLC - Beirut•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Mechanical Project Manager represents the company and manages the overall execution of mechanical construction projects, with responsibility for financial performance, schedule, safety, quality control, and employee development. Projects may include HVAC systems, sheet metal fabrication and installation, ductwork, plumbing, mechanical piping, equipment installation, and related building systems. The Project Manager coordinates with owners, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to deliver mechanical work in accordance with contract documents, specifications, applicable codes, schedules, and budgets. The role develops and implements project execution strategies; manages procurement, subcontractor activities, and project documentation; identifies and mitigates risks; and coordinates installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover of mechanical systems. The position establishes project-specific processes to meet owner, general contractor, and project-team requirements while upholding BL Harbert standards for safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction. It reports to a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive and may supervise an Assistant Project Manager and Jobsite Office Assistant, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with 3–5 years of relevant mechanical construction project management experience.
Equivalent combinations of relevant mechanical trade experience, field leadership, and project management experience may be considered.
Experience managing mechanical construction scopes involving HVAC systems, sheet metal, ductwork, plumbing, piping, and mechanical equipment installation.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project execution plans based on construction drawings, specifications, and design documents.
Experience coordinating mechanical construction activities with general contractors, engineers, other building trades, and project owners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
Proficiency in Autodesk Build or similar construction project management and document control software.
Working knowledge of Viewpoint or similar accounting, job cost, and accounts payable software.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, coordination drawings, and BIM models.
Advanced understanding of mechanical construction methods, materials, equipment, installation practices, and trade sequencing.
Knowledge of HVAC systems, sheet metal fabrication and installation, ductwork, plumbing systems, hydronic and refrigerant piping, mechanical equipment rigging and installation, and associated components.
Knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing, energy, and building codes, project specifications, and industry standards.
Knowledge of mechanical quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, procurement, cost estimating, construction layout, field measurements, and verification of existing conditions.
Understanding of contract language, scope interpretation, change management, construction risk management, testing, adjusting and balancing, startup, commissioning, and closeout documentation.
Ability to identify constructability issues, design conflicts, scope gaps, material lead-time concerns, and potential schedule impacts.
Additional safety training and certifications as required by the project, owner, or applicable regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is preferred, or required based on project needs.
Working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and SketchUp for model review, coordination, and constructability analysis.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned mechanical construction projects from award through completion and final closeout.
Develop and maintain project execution plans covering scope, schedule, budget, procurement, quality, safety, and staffing.
Coordinate mechanical installation with field supervision, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other building trades.
Review drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, installation details, and BIM or coordination models; identify and resolve scope, design, field-condition, and constructability issues.
Develop, update, and communicate project schedules, progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans; manage labor planning and schedule risks.
Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, profitability, cost reporting, and financial projections; monitor costs and productivity and report financial performance.
Plan and manage procurement of equipment and materials, including submittals, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, delivery, storage, and schedule coordination.
Manage subcontractor and vendor scope, deliverables, performance, coordination, commercial issues, and project communications.
Oversee submittals, RFIs, document control, design revisions, correspondence, approvals, and contractual project records.
Identify and manage scope changes and design revisions; evaluate cost and schedule impacts, prepare and negotiate change orders, and maintain change logs.
Coordinate quality control, inspections, corrective actions, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, leak testing, startup, TAB, commissioning, and testing documentation.
Promote and enforce safety requirements; participate in safety meetings, inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective actions, and address project risks.
Plan and manage closeout, punch lists, testing and commissioning deliverables, O&M manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, owner training, final billing, and turnover.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, project partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and community organizations; represent BL Harbert in project and industry settings.
Support team development through guidance, mentoring, delegation, feedback, and professional development; collaborate with company departments and contribute to business and operational objectives.