Project Manager

About the role

This role leads mechanical construction projects for a large, multi-year industrial program based in Lima, OH. The Project Manager oversees all phases of mechanical and piping construction, from pre-construction through closeout, while ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations. The position requires strong experience in mechanical construction, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and regular travel to active job sites. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with industrial projects such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, and pharmaceutical environments, and is comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to project teams, including Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors, owners, engineers, and architects to support project success.
• Support field teams through clear communication, coordination, and timely problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments such as estimating, CAD, fabrication, and procurement to ensure project alignment.
• Manage pre-construction planning, including scheduling, project setup, and coordination of early project activities.
• Take full ownership of project execution, ensuring adherence to established schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve project challenges related to design conflicts, construction sequencing, manpower allocation, and material availability.
• Review and approve project budgets, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs, to maintain financial control.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project scope, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Assist in negotiating subcontract agreements and vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and reliable performance.
• Monitor project financial performance, including profitability, cash flow, and cost control, and take corrective action when needed.
• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections to provide clear visibility into project status.
• Identify, prepare, and submit change orders, ensuring proper documentation and timely approval.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices to confirm accuracy and alignment with contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements on all job sites.
• Participate in design coordination and conflict resolution across all trades to maintain constructability and project flow.
• Lead or support the submittal, RFI, and change management processes to keep project documentation complete and current.
• Coordinate CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources to meet project milestones and adapt to changing project needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing company procedures and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during procurement to obtain competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Support estimating staff by providing technical insights and project-specific feedback to improve future bids and proposals.

Requirements

• Proven project management experience in mechanical construction, with a minimum of 3–5 years managing mechanical construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with piping construction and mechanical systems on industrial projects such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, or pharmaceutical environments (strongly preferred).
• Experience working for a mechanical contractor, specifically from a mechanical subcontractor environment.
• Ability to manage multiple mechanical construction projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate project teams, including office and field personnel.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost control, financial tracking, and preparation of cost reports and projections.
• Competence in managing pre-construction planning, scheduling, and project setup activities.
• Experience resolving design conflicts, coordinating across trades, and managing construction sequencing, manpower, and materials.
• Proficiency in overseeing subcontractor performance and ensuring compliance with project requirements and contracts.
• Experience leading or supporting submittal processes, RFIs, and change management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with general contractors, owners, engineers, architects, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and make sound decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to active job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Alternatively, at least 10+ years of relevant mechanical construction experience in lieu of a degree.
• Candidates who advanced from the field into project management with 10+ years of Project Manager experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with large, complex industrial projects, particularly data centers, semiconductor facilities, and pharmaceutical environments.
• Familiarity with coordinating CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources in a mechanical construction setting.
• Experience supporting estimating teams with technical project insights.
• Long-term interest in contributing to a significant backlog of data center work with potential for sustained, multi-year project involvement.
• Not accepted: backgrounds limited to general contractor project management, owner’s representative roles, or general MEP project management without direct mechanical subcontractor experience.

Work Environment

The Project Manager works primarily on-site in a job trailer at a large industrial project in Lima, OH, providing close oversight of mechanical and piping construction activities. The role involves regular interaction with field crews, subcontractors, and project stakeholders in an active construction environment. Work is performed in coordination with CAD, fabrication, estimating, and procurement teams, leveraging construction management tools and processes typical of a mechanical contractor. The position requires periodic travel to active job sites as needed to monitor progress, resolve issues, and support field operations. The environment is fast-paced and schedule-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to company procedures.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Lima, OH.