Shop Project Manager

The Bowers Group – a Legence company – is a trusted provider of mechanical construction, service, and repair solutions across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. With over three decades of experience, we serve clients including general contractors, technology-driven organizations, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and property managers. Our disciplined, collaborative approach focuses on quality, cost control, and reliability, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient results through rigorous equipment selection, detailed reviews, and proactive subcontractor management.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Project Manager to join our shop fabrication team in the DMV area. This in-field position supports planning and execution of prefabricated assemblies, including piping racks, spools, skids, mechanical room assemblies, and other engineered fabrication solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain company material standards for pipe, valves, fittings, hangers, and related systems.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure fabrication readiness.
• Coordinate pipe, valve, and fitting submittals and material buyout activities with project teams and vendors.
• Monitor material availability, identify long-lead items, and communicate procurement risks.
• Collaborate with preconstruction teams to evaluate prefabrication opportunities and capacity requirements for upcoming work.
• Support planning and execution of prefabricated assemblies.
• Coordinate with BIM/detailing, project management, purchasing, and field operations to support efficient project execution.
• Drive process improvements, standardization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives within fabrication operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and traverse different types of terrain and elevations.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from different levels.
• Data center project experience preferred.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life, and AD&D.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000 - $155,000.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.