Construction Project Manager – MEP

Forge Strategies; Indiana; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and other company perks

Per diem or travel assistance

Long-term project opportunities and as

Job summary

Forge Strategies in Northern Indiana seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. The role focuses on coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes, managing schedules, budgets, and safety for multisite efforts.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, a track record with general contractors or MEP subcontractors, and is comfortable guiding teams through RFIs, submittals, and change orders on

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager in commercial, industrial, or large-scale construction.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction.
• Experience working for a general contractor or mechanical/MEP subcontractor.
• Ability to manage multiple trades, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project financials.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Mission-critical, data center, healthcare, manufacturing, or other complex construction experience is a plus.
• Experience coordinating large mechanical and electrical scopes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from planning and preconstruction through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and overall execution.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other construction trades.
• Work closely with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and clients.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, costs, schedules, and quality standards.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong relationships with customers and project teams.
• Identify potential project challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Job description

Salary: Up to $150,000 Base + Performance Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established construction contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager for upcoming large-scale projects in Northern Indiana.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in commercial or industrial construction who has experience managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scopes.

Candidates coming from general contractors or mechanical/MEP subcontractors are encouraged to apply.

The company offers long-term stability, a strong project backlog, competitive compensation, and opportunities for continued career growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from planning and preconstruction through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and overall execution.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other construction trades.
• Work closely with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and clients.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, costs, schedules, and quality standards.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong relationships with customers and project teams.
• Identify potential project challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager in commercial, industrial, or large-scale construction.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction.
• Experience working for a general contractor or mechanical/MEP subcontractor.
• Ability to manage multiple trades, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project financials.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Mission-critical, data center, healthcare, manufacturing, or other complex construction experience is a plus.
• Experience coordinating large mechanical and electrical scopes is highly desirable.
• Base salary up to $150,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance and additional company benefits
• Per diem or travel assistance when applicable
• Long-term project opportunities and career advancement

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale construction projects with an established contractor that continues to grow its presence in the mission-critical and industrial construction markets.

If you're a Project Manager with strong MEP experience looking for your next opportunity in Northern Indiana, we'd love to connect.