Construction Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.