Lead Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Jennings Air and Mechanical; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings Mechanical is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical construction efforts in the Charleston area. You will oversee planning, budgeting, procurement, and client communications to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will partner with the Superintendent, manage RFIs and submittals, coordinate with BIM/VDC, and mentor junior staff while upholding Jennings Mechanical standards across all phases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial mechanical construction experience.
• 3+ years managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Strong financial, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and establish project administration.
• Create and maintain RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, Equipment Tracking, and Procurement Logs.
• Develop the Schedule of Values (SOV) and obtain customer approval.
• Coordinate project setup with Accounting and obtain permits and inspections.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify constructability concerns, and provide required drawings for field teams.
• Coordinate fabrication schedules and procurement timelines.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports; prepare monthly owner billings and coordinate collections.
• Coordinate BIM coordination meetings and review clash reports.
• Support the Superintendent with labor planning, procurement, scheduling, and issue resolution.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Piping

Sheet metal

Drawing interpretation

Financial management

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Education

Construction Management degree (preferred)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

BIM/VDC

Job description

Jennings Mechanical is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical construction efforts in the Charleston area. You will oversee planning, budgeting, procurement, and client communications to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will partner with the Superintendent, manage RFIs and submittals, coordinate with BIM/VDC, and mentor junior staff while upholding Jennings Mechanical standards across all phases.