Mechanical Construction Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to lead mechanical field execution on large-scale industrial projects in Virginia Beach, VA. You will oversee planning, manpower coordination, subcontractor performance, materials, cost control, safety, and quality from preconstruction through turnover.

Responsibilities include directing crews, coordinating with PMs and client teams, and ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical construction with strong field leadership
• Experience leading large crews and multiple fronts
• Ability to interpret drawings, P&IDs, specs and schedules
• OSHA 10/30 training and safety program oversight
• Experience with preconstruction planning, procurement, and change management

Responsibilities

• Partner with PM to plan and oversee mechanical construction, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Lead mechanical crews, field supervisors, and subcontractors across multiple fronts.
• Develop daily work plans and look-ahead schedules, coordinating manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Oversee installation of piping, HVAC, chilled water, domestic water, drainage, and related equipment.
• Review drawings and specs for constructability and readiness; resolve field conflicts.
• Coordinate with other trades, suppliers, and client teams to resolve issues.
• Support preconstruction planning, estimating, procurement, and GMP development where applicable.
• Monitor costs, productivity, and progress; prepare project reports and participate in billing reviews.
• Ensure QA/QC and turnover documentation; enforce site safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Field supervision

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Construction Manager – Industrial Construction

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to lead mechanical field execution on large-scale industrial projects in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Candidates with LNG, refinery, semiconductor, power generation, or other complex industrial construction experience are encouraged to apply.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will oversee planning, workforce coordination, subcontractor performance, materials, cost control, safety, and quality. This role supports project delivery from preconstruction through installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Manager to plan and oversee mechanical construction, maintaining safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Lead mechanical crews, field supervisors, and subcontractors across multiple work fronts.
• Develop daily work plans and look-ahead schedules; coordinate manpower, materials, tools, and equipment to meet project milestones.
• Oversee installation of mechanical piping, HVAC, chilled water, domestic water, drainage, and associated equipment.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and work packages for constructability, coordination, and installation readiness.
• Coordinate with other trades, suppliers, and client teams to resolve installation conflicts and field constraints.
• Support preconstruction planning, estimating, procurement, subcontract scopes, and change-order management.
• Monitor costs, productivity, and progress; prepare project reports and support billing reviews.
• Enforce site safety requirements and verify installations meet project quality standards and contract requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning readiness, punch-list completion, and system turnover.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC and turnover documentation.
• Lead coordination meetings, communicate project risks and status, and mentor field leaders to maintain accountability and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical construction experience, including significant field leadership
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager or in a comparable senior mechanical field leadership role.
• Experience managing large crews, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent work fronts.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical piping, HVAC, equipment installation, testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, equipment schedules, and coordination drawings.
• Experience with workforce planning, scheduling, productivity tracking, and look-ahead planning.
• Working knowledge of project cost controls, reporting, subcontract administration, and change management.
• Understanding of QA/QC documentation and system turnover requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 training.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and changing project schedules as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• LNG, refinery, semiconductor, industrial plant, or power facility construction experience.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Primavera P6.
• Mechanical estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Experience with BIM coordination, MEP buyout, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.