Construction Project Manager - Mechanical/Plumbing

This position plans and coordinates all aspects of the construction process to effectively manage risk, including managing subcontractors, contract negotiations, client expectations, dispute resolution, estimating/pricing, material procurement, and schedule production. The role involves direct collaboration with trade partners and oversight of submittals, procurement, and quality control for mechanical and plumbing scopes.

Responsibilities

• Attend planning and project status meetings.
• Develop and maintain the project plan by producing summary status reports, issuing monthly projections, change orders, change proposals/pricing for both the owner and subcontractors, and monitoring pay applications and cash flow to manage the budget.
• Develop all project administration and correspondence, including letters.
• Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks to generate future sales opportunities.
• Maintain a complete understanding of job contracts and contract documents.
• Maintain the Job Cost Report, ledgers, and budget.
• Oversee the work of assistant project managers and participate in delivering training for other project and field staff.
• Manage all submittal approvals, RFIs, RFPs, SWAs, EWOs, PCOs, and material procurement.
• Coordinate delivery of materials and supplies to job sites.
• Initiate, organize, and attend project meetings, ensuring agendas and minutes are produced and distributed.
• Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions, and communicate relevant information to the project team.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients.
• Ensure all contract files are set up properly, contract reporting is timely and accurate, and no contract activity goes unbilled.
• Implement and ensure the project closeout process, including organizing an electronic file with all necessary documentation.
• Stay informed about competition, area growth trends, market studies, and legislative developments affecting the company.
• Lead regular owner-architect-contractor meetings to monitor and assess project status and facilitate proper planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in large, complex facility construction and on-site management of new construction and renovation projects.
• Mixed-use and/or office construction experience preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of the construction process, budgeting, accounting, and procurement.
• Proficiency in MS Office and scheduling software such as Suretrak, Project, P6, Procore, Revit, VICO, or equivalent.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The role is performed mainly in indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, including travel between sites. Essential functions require:

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and on-site.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Repetitive hand movement and fine coordination for equipment operation.
• Travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation.
• Normal visual range with or without correction.
• Normal hearing range with or without correction.