Construction Project Manager- Mission Critical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Job summary

Forge Strategies in the Greater Milwaukee area is seeking a Project Manager for mechanical construction to lead HVAC, MEP, and mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage schedules, budgets, RFIs, change orders, and coordination with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget projects. ESOP, 401(k) with company match, HRA, and performance bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years PM experience in HVAC/MEP/mechanical construction.
• Experience on mission-critical, healthcare, industrial or large commercial projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, scheduling, and project financials.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Build, Spectrum ERP or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor costs, labor, procurement, and financial performance.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure safety and budget compliance.
• Support multiple projects with strong organization and communication.

Skills

Construction management

HVAC/MEP knowledge

Scheduling

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Build

Spectrum ERP

Job description

Project Manager – Mechanical Construction

A growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical construction projects throughout the Greater Milwaukee area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, employee-focused organization with a strong backlog of work, challenging projects, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and overall project execution plans
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation
• Monitor project costs, labor, procurement, and financial performance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Support multiple projects while maintaining a high level of organization and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of Project Management experience within HVAC, MEP, or mechanical construction
• Experience supporting mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or large commercial projects preferred
• Strong understanding of construction logistics, job costing, project financials, and scheduling
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Autodesk Build, Spectrum ERP, or similar platforms
• Up to $150,000 based on experience
• Performance bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• and more.

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while building your career with an employee-owned organization, we'd love to hear from you.