Mechanical Project Manager

créature; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creature is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager in Birmingham, AL to lead and own the mechanical value stream for HVAC and related systems on medical and commercial projects. This role requires a high level of ownership, sharp communication, and problem-solving as you guide projects from start to finish.

You will manage labor planning, collaborate with field leaders, and ensure delivery on schedule and within budget while leveraging Procore, Smartsheet, and Excel.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of Project Management experience in the mechanical contracting industry.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (preferred).
• Based in Birmingham, AL.

Responsibilities

• Support the HVAC and Plumbing Field Leaders.
• Travel up to 25% of the time (~1 week per month).
• Own short- and medium-term labor planning.
• Lead mechanical value stream delivery from start to finish.
• Work proficiently with MS Excel, Smartsheet, and Procore.
• Perform material and labor takeoffs.
• Collaborate with the Creature PM team to smooth labor loading for Mechanical and Plumbing self-perform teams across projects.
• Recruit and standardize training for new field talent.
• Own the P&L for Mechanical/Plumbing work.
• Think and act strategically — rigorous, disciplined, and willing to challenge convention.
• Communicate complexity clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Thrive working with a team of smart, entrepreneurial contrarians in a transparent, open-office environment.

Skills

Mechanical project management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Smartsheet

Procore

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

Creature is a vertically integrated design-build firm based in Birmingham, AL. Our focus is on developing a differentiated delivery platform that improves the lives of our employees and customers. We specialize in the delivery of facilities utilizing the Design, Manufacture, Construct (DMC) methodology — a framework that replaces the century-old, siloed approach of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. A major component of our platform is our in-house Mechanical, Plumbing, and Carpentry trades.

Job Description

Creature is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead and manage our mechanical team. This individual must operate with a high level of ownership, be a sharp communicator and problem-solver, and lead projects with excellence from start to finish. You will have ownership of the mechanical value stream, working alongside our mechanical staff. Strong vision and leadership are non-negotiable. This person will be responsible and accountable for delivering HVAC and related systems for our medical and commercial clients — on schedule and within budget. This role is based in Birmingham, AL.

You must be a thoughtful doer who can seamlessly transition from being in the trenches to creating smart systems that continuously improve the mechanical function at Creature.

Role Expectations

• Support the HVAC and Plumbing Field Leaders.


• Travel up to 25% of the time (~1 week per month).


• Bring experience and deep knowledge in mechanical construction.


• Become a hands-on expert in Creature's operational model.


• Own short- and medium-term labor planning.


• Work proficiently with MS Excel, Smartsheet, and Procore.


• Perform material and labor takeoffs.


• Collaborate with the Creature PM team to smooth labor loading for Mechanical and Plumbing self-perform teams across projects.


• Recruit and standardize training for new field talent.


• Own the P&L for Mechanical/Plumbing work.


• Think and act strategically — rigorous, disciplined, and willing to challenge convention.


• Communicate complexity clearly, both verbally and in writing.


• Thrive working with a team of smart, entrepreneurial contrarians in a transparent, open-office environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of Project Management experience in the mechanical contracting industry.


• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (preferred).


• Based in Birmingham, AL.