Mechanical Construction Project Lead

Rasmussen Mechanical Services, Inc.; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You'll own the project from turnover to final close-out, with limited estimating and sales duties handled by the sales team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in the mechanical 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

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

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

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

You'll own the project from turnover to final close-out, with limited estimating and sales duties handled by the sales team.