Mechanical Insulation Project Lead

Colonial Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Mechanical Insulation for its Kansas City operations based in Kansas City, KS. You will manage full lifecycle projects, oversee budgets and subcontractor coordination, and drive safety and schedule adherence across multiple crews.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to read specifications and drawings, ensuring scope accuracy and on-time delivery. Local familiarity with Kansas City metro is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional construction experience.
• Experience in the mechanical insulation scope of construction subcontracts.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Strong vendor relationship management.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Proficient with digital takeoff and construction software.
• Ability to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of mechanical insulation projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Manage project budgeting, forecasting, and P&L for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with clients, GC, field teams, and subcontractors to meet goals.
• Direct field operations, labor planning, productivity, and supervision.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with milestone tracking.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve jobsite issues to avoid delays.
• Ensure safety standards and client requirements are followed across projects.
• Oversee procurement of insulation materials and equipment.
• Review drawings and submittals for scope accuracy and installation.
• Lead change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate insulation installation with other trades and sequencing.
• Build relationships with clients and vendors to drive repeat business.
• Lead project meetings and report progress, risks, and finances.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Read drawings

Takeoff software

Tools

Takeoff software

Job description

PCI is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Mechanical Insulation for its Kansas City operations based in Kansas City, KS. You will manage full lifecycle projects, oversee budgets and subcontractor coordination, and drive safety and schedule adherence across multiple crews.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to read specifications and drawings, ensuring scope accuracy and on-time delivery. Local familiarity with Kansas City metro is preferred.