Mechanical Project Manager

About the role

Provide overall technical and administrative management of construction projects from bid acceptance through final acceptance by client for Mechanical and Plumbing scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design specifications, budget, schedule, and company Core Values, including interfacing with and supporting client representatives, B&I departments, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Act as a liaison between trades and other departments within the project and company.
• Provide field employees with the necessary support to allow the project to be completed expeditiously.
• Conduct project meetings to ensure planning, communication, and successful execution of project scopes.
• Establish job cost breakdowns and schedule of values to ensure positive cashflow of project.
• Review, update, and approve all project billings monthly to ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate the completion and perform review of all submittal data, operation and maintenance manuals, shop drawings, and as-built drawings to ensure these are in accordance with the construction documents and schedule.
• Perform release and coordinate timely delivery of large equipment as required by project schedule and site logistics.
• Establish project manpower schedule, in collaboration with trade supervisors, to effectively execute project scope.
• Manage subcontractor scopes as required by the contract.
• Provide technical assistance for all project-related scopes, including engineering, interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods and equipment, etc.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and timely issuance of change orders to ensure financial compensation.
• Conduct weekly on-site visits/inspections to ascertain productivity of trades, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Monitor project costs and forecast future project costs monthly, utilizing labor production and trade feedback to ensure accuracy.
• Attend monthly cost review meetings with executive group to report status and budget adjustments as applicable.
• Distribute, follow up, and respond in writing to all punch list items in a timely manner.
• Update project meeting minutes weekly and provide project status reports during weekly staff meetings.
• Attend weekly project management meetings and provide input on items directly related to the department.
• Mentor and develop assigned Project Engineer(s) to achieve skills needed to become a successful Project Manager.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of previous construction and/or engineering experience on commercial mechanical and plumbing construction.
• Minimum of eight (8) years construction management, estimating, and/or trade supervision experience in a similar construction setting.
• Healthcare or large hospital experience highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, financials, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills.

Safety Requirements

• Executes all tasks in a safe manner and always utilizes safe work practices.
• Wears protective equipment when entering areas requiring same (Safety Helmets, Work Boots, etc.).
• Undergoes DPAS training necessary for travel to worksites (if applicable).
• Trains on OSHA 10, 30, and other safety-related courses as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment.
• Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.

Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales que pesen hasta 50 libras de manera regular. El empleado debe ser capaz de realizar tareas físicas como agacharse, estirarse y levantar, siguiendo las pautas ergonómicas de seguridad de OSHA. Deben utilizarse técnicas de levantamiento seguro para cumplir con todos los estándares de seguridad laboral aplicables.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• Accrued vacation and sick time.
• Wellness reimbursement program to support overall well-being.
• 100% employee-owned company with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• 401(k) plan with company match and post-tax Roth IRA options.
• NCCER-certified in-house and online training for continuous development.

B&I Contractors, Inc. is Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, specializing in large-scale commercial projects. We are a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work certification and have a legacy of excellence since 1960 with over 1,500 employees.