Construction Project Manager - Mechanical / HVAC
Location: Hamlet, North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Salary Range: DOE
Industry: Mechanical Contracting / HVAC / Construction
Job Summary
One of our clients in the mechanical contracting and construction industry is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee projects from kickoff through final completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management, preferably within mechanical contracting, HVAC, or sheet metal construction.
The Project Manager will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, shop fabrication, field installation, and overall project execution. This individual will manage one or multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring completion within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Manage projects from initial kickoff through final completion, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, scope, and quality requirements.
- Review contracts, construction drawings, plans, specifications, and submittals to develop comprehensive project execution plans.
- Lead project kickoff meetings with internal project teams and estimating personnel.
- Develop, maintain, and update project schedules.
- Establish project work breakdown structures (WBS) and coordinate project activities across all stakeholders.
- Manage project documentation and implement effective document control processes.
Mechanical Construction & Field Coordination
- Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, detailers, and field teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Oversee the transition from shop fabrication to field installation, coordinating fabrication schedules and installation activities.
- Review shop drawings and submittals before submission to customers.
- Coordinate construction permitting and preconstruction activities.
- Conduct regular project site visits to verify contract compliance, workmanship, quality and safety standards.
- Participate in site meetings, trade coordination meetings, and owner progress meetings.
- Resolve project-related issues and ensure work is executed according to the approved estimate and project requirements.
Procurement & Subcontractor Management
- Manage project buyout activities involving subcontractors, equipment vendors, and material suppliers.
- Oversee procurement of equipment and construction materials.
- Develop and manage purchase orders, change orders, and subcontract agreements.
- Review, price, and process project bulletins and change orders.
- Coordinate equipment shipping, deliveries, and material availability with project teams.
- Maintain effective communication with vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Management
- Develop and manage project budgets within financial management software.
- Track and update job costs to reflect approved changes, bulletins, and project requirements.
- Prepare project cost forecasts and monitor financial performance.
- Maintain accurate project management workbooks and follow up on outstanding information.
- Develop schedules of values and coordinate customer invoicing.
- Monitor project financials to ensure projects remain within budget.
Commissioning & Project Closeout
- Manage the development and implementation of project commissioning activities.
- Coordinate with internal teams, field personnel, and external stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements and established quality standards.
Team Leadership & Client Relations
- Lead and coordinate internal project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Build collaborative working relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and updates effectively.
- Represent the company professionally and maintain strong customer relationships.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrated experience in construction project management.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, project sequencing, and field operations.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, procurement, change orders, and cost forecasts.
- Familiarity with Procore or other construction project management software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
- Collaborative approach to working with project teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct regular project site walks.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to local project sites as required.
Work Environment
- Full-time position based in Hamlet, North Carolina.
- Requires on-site presence and travel to local project sites as needed.
- Must be able to work in a demanding, fast-paced construction environment and meet attendance requirements.
Compensation
depending on experience.