HVAC + Plumbing Project Manager I

Harris; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union wages and benefits

Paid sick and vacation time

Company vehicle

Tools provided (iPad, phone, uniforms)

Job summary

Harris seeks a Project Manager I to support HVAC construction projects, ensuring standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained on site.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, document control, RFIs, and closeout tasks across project phases. You will coordinate with the project team, subcontractors and vendors, review drawings, and help manage costs and schedules with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 3+ years of knowledge/experience in the building & construction industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Proficient understanding of business administration and management principles.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Estimating Software used in projects.
• Solid grasp of Harris' accounting/project & labor management software.
• Experience with computer aided design software.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction.
• Manage safety compliance and foster a culture of safety on site.
• Review, process, organize, log and distribute contract documents and drawings.
• Draft, submit and track RFIs and responses; attend field coordination meetings.
• Administer project quality control, progress drawings and closeout documentation.
• Identify, price and negotiate change orders; support schedule development and updates.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors on cost estimates and procurement.
• Track labor productivity, project financials and ensure timely billings.

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Reading construction documents

MS Office proficiency

Estimating software

CAD software experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating Software

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

a Project Manager I

This individual will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.

Safety

Manage Safety Compliance And Foster a Culture Of Safety

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe

Scope

Document Control And Review

Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors)

• Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team
• Draft, submit and track RFIs and their corresponding responses
• Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes
• Administer project specific quality control program and compile documentation
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings
• Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.
• Review and understand project documents. Communicate and clarify questions/issues with project team

Manage Scope of Work

• Identify, price and negotiate change orders

Schedule

Basic Schedule Management And Field Resources

• Provide duration/task information to general contractor in development of overall project schedule
• Provide basic schedule to general contractor and subcontractors
• Review overall project schedule and provide feedback to general contractor as needed
• Develop weekly/bi-weekly work plans to support and drive overall schedule
• Modify work plans and communicate as needed
• Review, communicate and manage labor requirements with Manpower coordinator. Attend weekly manpower/labor meetings

Procurement Management & Coordination

• Maintain equipment procurement logs
• Manage and track tool and equipment rentals
• Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department

Cost

Estimation

• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects
• Prepare estimates utilizing estimating software
• Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required
• Assist/prepare scope/proposal letters

Financial Management

• Manage, track and report labor productivity in accounting software on a weekly basis and oversee and assure weekly PDCA activities
• Track, update and report job financial status, potential risks using accounting software
• Manage communications between all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure all changes in project costs are updated and current
• Assemble Schedule of Values (SOV) and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow
• Track, monitor and communicate project collection issues including lien rights management, customer calls, etc.
• Prepare for and attend monthly PM reviews. Actively participate in monthly PM reviews, communicating project financials, status and updates

Relationships and Sales

Develop, Build & Maintain Relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors)

Support Sales Process

• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future
• Attend customer outings and events
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders
• Support and drive division sales goals. Manage key accounts accordingly

Other Tasks And Duties

• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed

What We're Looking For In You

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Construction Management, Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree
• 3+ years of knowledge/experience of the building & construction industry
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Proficient understanding of business administration and management principles
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office experience
• Proficient knowledge of techniques, tools and principles used in Estimating Software
• Solid grasp of Harris' accounting/project & labor management software
• Experienced in computer aided design software

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Compensation + Benefits

Harris Is Signatory To Local 602 Offering

• Union wages and benefits
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Company vehicle
• Company phone, iPad, uniforms, and all major tools provided

Must be a current member of Steamfitters Local 602 or willing to join.