Commercial Construction Manager

Sheet Metal, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and benefits

401(k)

Bonus structures

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle or reimbursement

Job summary

Sheet Metal Inc. (SMI) is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee its Construction Department, including HVAC and Plumbing divisions, in Anchorage. The role reports to leadership and coordinates with the Service Department to ensure project success from bid through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial mechanical construction, proven leadership, and strong communication, budgeting, and scheduling skills. On-site, Anchorage-based role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience in commercial construction management.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects from bid to completion.
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read contracts, drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Construction Department (HVAC and Plumbing).
• Lead and hold accountable all Divisional PMs and Assistant PMs.
• Set priorities and allocate resources across divisions.
• Hold regular project review meetings to track progress, risks and deadlines.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with standards on all projects.
• Coordinate with Service Department for equipment startup and commissioning.
• Maintain bid calendar and ensure bid dates are met.
• Review estimates, takeoffs, pricing before bids.
• Evaluate bid opportunities for fit and risk.
• Ensure turnover from estimating to PM with scope, budget and schedule.
• Review budgets and WIP, address variances.
• Monitor schedules and resolve conflicts across divisions.
• Oversee change orders, procurement and progress billing.
• Report department performance to leadership.
• Build relationships with owners, GCs, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Escalate project issues and contract questions to the team.
• Ensure closeout procedures and warranty handoffs are completed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Sheet Metal Inc. (SMI) is a full-service mechanical contractor that has served all of Alaska since 1972. From our shop at 6517 Arctic Spur Rd in Anchorage, we provide HVAC, plumbing and heating, building automation controls, certified air and hydronic balancing, custom sheet metal and steel fabrication, remote service and maintenance, and fire damper inspections.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the complete operations of our Construction Department, which includes our HVAC and Plumbing Divisions. This position works with the support of our Service Department, which includes our Maintenance & Service Division and our Air Balancing (TAB) Division, to deliver every project from bid through closeout.

The Construction Manager keeps all Divisional Project Managers (PMs) and Assistant PMs organized and accountable for bid dates, estimates, project milestone dates, budgets, schedules, and closeout procedures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of experience in commercial mechanical construction, with a strong record of leading project managers and running multiple projects at the same time.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete operations of the Construction Department, including the HVAC and Plumbing

Divisions.

• Lead, support, and hold accountable all Divisional Project Managers and Assistant PMs.
• Set priorities and assign project managers and resources across divisions based on workload and project schedules.
• Hold regular project review meetings with PMs to track progress, risks, and upcoming deadlines.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards on all projects.
• Coordinate with the Service Department, including the Maintenance & Service and Air Balancing (TAB) Divisions, for equipment startup, testing, balancing, and commissioning.
• Maintain the department bid calendar and ensure all bid dates are met.
• Review estimates, takeoffs, scopes, exclusions, and pricing before bids are submitted.
• Evaluate bid opportunities for fit, risk, and available capacity.
• Ensure a complete turnover from estimating to project management, including scope,

assumptions, budget, and schedule.

• Review project budgets, cost projections, and work-in-progress (WIP) reports, and work with PMs to

address variances.

• Monitor project schedules and milestone dates across all divisions and resolve scheduling and

resource conflicts.

• Oversee change order management, procurement of long-lead materials and equipment, and

progress billing.

• Report department performance, backlog, and project status to company leadership.

Client Relationships & Closeout

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and

subcontractors.

• Serve as the escalation point for project issues, disputes, and contract questions.
• Ensure closeout procedures are completed on every project, including punch lists, O&M manuals,

as-builts, warranties, and final documentation.

• Coordinate the warranty handoff from construction to the Service Department.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in commercial construction management, including managing multiple subcontractors, with significant experience managing projects and leading project managers.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple projects at once from bid through completion and

closeout.

• Basic knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems, construction practices, and industry

standards.

• Experience reviewing estimates, takeoffs, pricing, and bid packages.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, cost control, WIP reporting, scheduling, manpower

planning, procurement, change management, and construction contracts.

• Ability to read and interpret contracts, construction drawings, specifications, blueprints, and other
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to organize, direct, and hold project teams accountable.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical, written, analytical, and interpersonal

communication.

• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities, including the ability to identify project risks

and develop practical solutions.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other Windows‑based software.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and salaries
• Full medical coverage (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family
• 401(k)
• Bonus structures
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement

Pay range: $120K to $160K DOE

Location: Anchorage, AK (on-site)

Employment type: Full-time, non‑union