Mechanical Construction Project Lead

Rasmech; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rasmussen Mechanical Services in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from kickoff through close-out. This role focuses on planning, execution, and delivering on time and on budget, coordinating with estimators, sales engineers, and field teams.

You will own the project from turnover to close-out, with limited estimating and sales responsibilities handled by others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical systems, construction, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
• Strong project management fundamentals - scheduling, budgeting, scope management, change orders, close-out.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and submittals.
• Comfortable coordinating across field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
• Valid driver's license; able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing assigned projects in detail - scope, schedule, budget, and contractual obligations.
• Walking job sites to plan execution, coordinate logistics, and resolve field questions.
• Scheduling crews, materials, and subcontractors to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Managing the project budget, approving invoices, processing change orders, and directing progress billings.
• Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
• Coordinating with customers on project status, schedule changes, and resolution of issues.
• Maintaining the job file - purchase orders, subcontracts, schedule of values, and close-out documentation.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical systems

Reading blueprints

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Job description

Rasmussen Mechanical Services in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from kickoff through close-out. This role focuses on planning, execution, and delivering on time and on budget, coordinating with estimators, sales engineers, and field teams.

You will own the project from turnover to close-out, with limited estimating and sales responsibilities handled by others.