Construction Project Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a senior project manager to lead commercial HVAC construction projects in Laurel, MD from award through completion.

You will oversee scoping, engineering analysis, system validation, and client presentations, coordinating teams, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes. You will drive preconstruction activities, including estimating, value engineering, and cash-flow projections, manage bid processes, and serve as the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably with GC or CM firms.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, equipment, temperature controls, and process control systems.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Experience with subcontractor solicitation, scope development, negotiations, awards and management.
• Understanding of construction scheduling logic and constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial HVAC construction projects from award through completion.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance to ensure safety, schedule adherence and budget.
• Prepare and present technical solutions to clients, owners, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Lead preconstruction activities including estimating, cost studies, value engineering, scheduling and cash-flow projections.
• Manage competitive bid processes and proposal preparation.

Skills

5+ years experience

HVAC systems

Project management

Estimating

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Negotiations

Field supervision

Financial reporting

Construction plans & specs

AIA contracts

Tools

Timberline

Procore

Job description

• Develop commercial HVAC solutions involving equipment, controls, and related mechanical systems.
• Lead project scoping, conceptual development, engineering analysis, and system validation.
• Prepare and present technical solutions to clients, owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Lead preconstruction activities, including estimating, cost studies, value engineering, scheduling, constructability reviews, site logistics, and cash-flow projections.
• Manage competitive bid processes, including subcontractor solicitations, bid document distribution, bid coverage, and proposal preparation.
• Lead commercial HVAC construction projects from project award through completion.
• Serve as the primary senior-level contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, financial performance, deliverables, and documentation.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
• Identify and resolve project issues with clients, subcontractors, and third parties.
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists, warranty documentation, and as-built drawings.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, architects, engineers, and industry partners.
• Support business development initiatives and participate in strategic project pursuit teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, equipment, temperature controls, and process control systems.
• Demonstrate experience managing multiple construction projects and project teams.
• Strong background in project management, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, negotiations, field supervision, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with subcontractor solicitation, scope development, negotiations, awards, and management.
• Understanding of construction scheduling logic and constraints.
• Knowledge of AIA contract documents, including Cost Plus, GMP, and Design-Build contracts.
• Experience with construction management software; Timberline and Procore experience is preferred.