Senior Project Manager - Electrical

Upchurch•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Upchurch is a full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Senior Project Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing complex, large-scale mechanical construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. The role ensures strategic alignment, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple projects, mentors project teams, builds client relationships, and collaborates across departments to support successful HVAC, plumbing, and process piping projects in commercial construction.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience managing mechanical construction projects in a commercial or industrial setting.
Proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar projects to successful completion.
Expert knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping systems, and construction sequencing.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts, and contract compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management software such as Procore or Viewpoint.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and team leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to travel to project sites and regional offices as needed; must be able to travel 80–100% of the time.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
OSHA 30 certification.

Nice To Haves

Design-build or CMAR experience.
Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination and prefabrication strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-value or technically complex mechanical projects.
Drive pre-construction efforts, including estimating support, scope definition, and constructability reviews.
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and manpower planning.
Serve as the executive point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineers, and key stakeholders.
Guide and oversee project management teams, including Project Managers, APMs, and Project Engineers.
Review and approve contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and billing.
Monitor project performance metrics, including productivity, cost, risk, and cash flow.
Partner with field leadership and safety managers to ensure safe, high-quality installations.
Resolve complex challenges in design coordination, logistics, and resource management.
Support strategic initiatives such as Lean construction practices, prefabrication opportunities, and process improvements.
Assist in hiring, developing, and retaining project management talent.