Sheet Metal Project Manager

Atalnt•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Project Manager oversees construction projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered according to project specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The role coordinates employees, clients, contractors, and design professionals while managing project costs, contracts, safety, and day-to-day execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with construction industry experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Frederick, Maryland. It requires coordination with clients, contractors, project teams, and design professionals, and may involve construction site visits and oversight of project activities to monitor progress, safety, and quality. Compensation is $85,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The employer is an established mechanical and sheet metal fabrication company with more than 70 years of industry experience. It operates a modern fabrication facility producing custom metal components and serves mechanical contractors, general contractors, corporations, and institutions throughout the region.

Requirements

At least 3 years of work and training experience in a leadership role within the construction industry or a related field.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, architectural plans, and other construction documents.
Demonstrated leadership, dependability, and ability to support company policies.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while collaborating with a project team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to remain composed during demanding workloads and tight deadlines.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning and coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Develop detailed project scopes, work descriptions, material requirements, schedules, and budgets.
Schedule and coordinate project activities to meet established milestones and deadlines.
Prepare and submit budget estimates and communicate project costs and financial progress to clients.
Monitor project expenses and make adjustments when unexpected issues arise.
Ensure employees and contractors meet project specifications, quality standards, and applicable safety requirements.
Manage contract negotiations, revisions, additions, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Collaborate with clients, supervisors, contractors, and design professionals to resolve construction, design, and operational issues.
Coordinate responses to project delays, weather disruptions, emergencies, and other unforeseen challenges.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespeople, and craft workers.
Perform additional duties as assigned.