Mechanical Manager

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESOP

Professional Development & Training

Job summary

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA seeks a senior Mechanical Manager to lead a large civil construction contract in Virginia. You will oversee budget, schedule, staffing, and equipment, coordinating with the owner, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure on-time, within-contract delivery and quality.

The role requires extensive PM experience on complex design-build or CM/GC projects, strong risk and cost control, and leadership across engineering, scheduling, and field operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in construction project management.
• 10+ years’ experience in managing personnel.
• Experience in bid-build, design-build and alternative delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget, schedule, staffing, and equipment for the project.
• Lead engineering and scheduling teams; prepare cost and revenue forecasts.
• Coordinate with owner, third-party stakeholders, and internal departments.
• Manage contract changes and risk mitigation; ensure safety programs.

Skills

Construction project management

People management

Bid-build/design-build

MEP installation

Risk management

Staffing & scheduling

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value. We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field.

Project Overview

As part of the Hampton Roads Connector Partners (HRCP) Joint Venture (JV) consisting of VINCI Construction and FlatironDragados has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45’ diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America. The project is expected to continue to mid-2027.

Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving success, managing a single project contract to ensure seamless execution from start to finish. With your expertise, you will oversee the budget, coordinate project personnel, and maintain a production schedule that guarantees timely delivery and exceptional quality.

• Manages all aspects of the project, from construction to budget and cash management, ensuring everything aligns with the project contract and owner requirements.
• Develops and manages the project schedule, pay estimates, procedures, staffing needs, and equipment resources to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
• Reviews initial project contracts and supporting documents for completeness, and collaborates with the owner to resolve any specification, contract conflicts, and scheduling issues.
• Leads engineering and scheduling teams to identify and negotiate proposed change orders, with support from the Area Manager as needed.
• Prepares and presents monthly cost and revenue forecasts and reports to Flatiron leadership.
• Maintains strong working relationships with Flatiron supporting departments and the project owner to support the project work plan and payment schedule.
• Serves as the main point of contact for all third-party stakeholders, including landowners, local business owners, and government agencies involved in the project.
• Reviews and approves all internal and external media news releases related to the project.
• Ensures project safety by conducting weekly safety checks, participating in safety meetings, and supporting both project and owner safety programs.
• Approves staffing and equipment needs to ensure efficient and effective project production.
• Participates in the dispute resolution process with support from internal legal counsel.
• Provides input on equipment procurement methods and contracts to ensure efficient project production.
• Leads project closeout procedures, finalizes contract paperwork, obtains retainages, and works with management to resolve any project claims. Conducts project debriefs to review all aspects of project work and completion.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• 15+ years’ experience in construction project management required.
• 10 + years’ experience in managing personnel required.
• Proven experience in bid-build, CMCG, design build and other alternative delivery projects required.
• Proven experience in MEP installation and commissioning.
• Strong interpersonal skills proven to engage and retain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Strong proven skill to identify, track and manage project risk.
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple departments and direct reports to retain focus on one project completion goal and timeline.
• Proven ability to identify growth opportunities for project personnel and developed to coach and mentor project personnel.
• Proven ability to delegate task driven responsibilities to project personnel.
• Proven knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret financial documentation to identify and mitigate project risk.
• Effective delegation skills to drive efficient, accurate and profitable project completion.
• Strong ability to appropriately recover funds from claim and dispute resolution.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in managing multiple departments and direct reports to retain focus on one project completion goal and timeline.
• Strong, inherent ability and drive to negotiate terms of agreement for project work, budget and fund recovery in the project’s best interest.
• Strong internal branding and sales knowledge to constantly promote yourself and the Company brand.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field a plus.

Salary Range:

• $200,000.00 - $235,000.00
• Willingness to work in a heavy construction job site
• Exposure to extreme temperatures when in the field as well as high levels of noise and varying levels of dust
• Additional shifts as needed.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is required to stand; walk; climb ladders; sit; use hands, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to lift 50lb or more

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Paid Holidays.
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Professional Development & Training.
• Health and Wellness Spending Account.

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran. Please click on the attached link to see a digital copy of the Federal, State, and Federal Contractor Posters