Mechanical Project Manager

Creature; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creature in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead and own the mechanical value stream across medical and commercial projects. You will manage the mechanical team, deliver HVAC and related systems on schedule and within budget, and own P&L for Mechanical/Plumbing work.

You should be a thoughtful, hands-on leader with strong communication skills, able to balance field work with smart system design, and willing to travel up to 25% to support projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical team.
• Deliver HVAC and related systems for medical and commercial clients on schedule and within budget.
• Own the P&L for Mechanical/Plumbing work.
• Own short- and medium-term labor planning.
• Travel up to 25% of the time to support projects.
• Collaborate with the PM team to smooth labor loading for Mechanical and Plumbing teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Mechanical construction knowledge

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.