Sr. Project Manager - MEP

B & D Industries•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads B&D's most complex, high-value construction projects from initiation through closeout. This role is accountable for total project success — customer satisfaction, safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance — while serving as a business manager for the company and an Area Manager in training. This position requires working knowledge across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, with the ability to coordinate trades, interpret multi-discipline drawings, and drive integrated execution in the field. The Senior Project Manager operates with a high degree of independent judgment, owning portfolio-level decisions across budgets, resources, contracts, and personnel. They stand in for the Area Manager when required, provide supervision and mentorship to direct reports, and serve as the senior point of contact for customers, general contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Success in this role demands initiative, competitive drive, sound business judgment, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing field conditions. The Senior Project Manager is firm, goal-oriented, and motivational — building high-performing teams while protecting B&D's reputation as a premier specialty contractor.

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years of project management and/or trade-related experience required
Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline MEP projects preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant field
Associate's degree in Project Management acceptable
State Journeyman License may substitute for the degree
Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree or certificate
Project Management Certification (PMP, CCM, or equivalent) preferred
LEED AP or master-level trade licenses are a plus
OSHA 30 certification required
Intermediate computer proficiency
Advanced critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline MEP projects
Project Management Certification (PMP, CCM, or equivalent)
LEED AP or master-level trade licenses

Responsibilities

Read and fully understand all contract language and implement it into project management practices
Lead large-scale, multi-trade, or high-risk projects with significant budget, schedule, and stakeholder complexity
Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize resources across the portfolio to meet organizational goals
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex project issues, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies
Participate in customer partnership meetings and represent B&D as the senior project leader
Address and drive scope, budgets, schedules, and performance requirements across all assigned projects
Review construction drawings and specifications to accurately determine impact on scope, budget, and schedule
Manage customer-initiated change requests and enhance project design and construction quality
Monitor, build, and maintain the project schedule, ensuring trade sequencing supports field productivity
Monitor, forecast, and manage all job costs to keep projections and WIP accurate; minimize project oversights through monthly reviews with the management team
Notify the customer and/or general contractor of any delays or scope changes within the contracted timeline and document all communication per company procedures
Maintain working knowledge of B&D QA Program, Safety Plan, Change Order Process Controls, and Implementing Procedures
Maintain working knowledge of BIM/VDC, 3D Construction, Trimble layout, and prefabrication — and ensure these tools are applied across the project
Fully engage and ensure adherence to B&D's Prefabrication Policies and Procedures, leveraging the fab shop to maximize productivity
Coordinate material and procurement efforts, optimizing labor, materials, and equipment use
Develop project plans that meet contractual requirements, satisfy the customer, and establish clear project objectives
Apply contractual requirements to the PM Contract Review process and to scope, schedule, and budget
Optimize use of available funds and control the scope of work; contract modifications must be reviewed by Area Manager and Contracts department
Select project teams with the proper training, background, and skills to execute the work
Develop Project Engineers into Project Managers, and Project Managers into Senior Project Managers, building B&D's leadership pipeline
Provide supervision and mentorship to all direct reports across assigned projects
Identify, disposition, and track quality issues and open items requiring resolution before project completion
Identify, maintain, and track project files as objective evidence of compliance with contractual and administrative requirements
Participate in Area/Company strategic planning and contribute to operational direction
Stand in for the Area Manager when required, providing supervision and support to all direct reports
Prepare clear, concise reports, correspondence, and executive-level communications
Conduct routine inspections and walk-down activities to remedy field issues and verify constructability
Visit job sites regularly and maintain visible field leadership
Promote and enforce a positive safety culture across all disciplines
Handle difficult and sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within company policy and legal guidelines
Apply all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations
Represent B&D's Mission, Vision, and Values at all times