Mechanical Project Manager

dillinggroup; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DillingGroup in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize industrial construction projects on time and within budget. You will oversee piping, plumbing, and related installations, review plans, develop schedules, and coordinate with general contractors, vendors and field personnel.

The role requires 8+ years of project management in industrial construction (data centers, steel mills, pharmaceutical facilities) and management of multi‑million dollar

Qualifications

• 8+ years total experience in project management.
• Industrial construction experience, including data centers, steel mills, pharma facilities.
• Managing multi-million dollar projects ($25/$30M+) for diverse industries.
• OSHA 30 Hour preferred; mechanical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and safety compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial piping and/or plumbing construction projects per design, budget and schedule.
• Review project plans, build project schedules, identify cost-saving opportunities and potential construction problems.
• Complete job cost breakdowns, schedule of values, and review/approve project billings.
• Coordinate with general contractors, vendors and subcontractors on RFIs and change orders.
• Order materials and ensure delivery per schedule; track project costs to meet budget.
• Coordinate with field superintendents on manpower and travel as needed.
• Conduct and attend pre-construction and post-construction meetings.
• Manage multiple projects varying in scope simultaneously.

Skills

8+ years project management experience

Industrial construction experience

Budget management

Coordination with contractors/vendors/

Reading blueprints

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize construction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial mechanical piping and/or plumbing construction projects to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design specifications, budget and schedule

• Review project plans and specifications, build project schedules, make recommendations of potential cost-saving measures and identify potential construction problems

• Complete job cost breakdowns, schedule of values, and review / approve project billings

• Work with general contractors, vendors and subcontractors to coordinate project schedules, RFIs and change orders

• Order mechanical and/or plumbing materials as required and ensure delivery in accordance with project schedules

• Ensure construction site has all resources needed to execute plan

• Track project costs to meet budget

• Coordinate with field superintendents on manpower needs, adjusting as needed

• Conduct and attend Pre-Construction and post construction meetings

• Manage multiple projects varying in scope simultaneously

• Continuous communication with office personnel, General Contractor, owner and others as needed

• Complete all required documentation electronically

• Perform other related duties or special projects, as assigned

Education, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• 8 plus years total experience in project management

• Experience in industrial construction projects including Data Centers, Steel Mills, Pharmaceutical Facilities and others

• Management of projects ranging in size and scope from $25/$30 million plus

• Experienced with project cost to complete, project financials and project close outs

• OSHA 30 Hour preferred

• Mechanical experience preferred

• Requires mechanical aptitude, mathematical and English language skills.

• Maintain a positive, cooperative and teachable attitude

• Able to teach, coach and/or mentor others

• Comply with and promote company Safety Policy

• Initiative; self-motivated (driven), self-starter.

• Excellent communication and customer services skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Professional demeanor with a positive, coaching and teaching attitude

• Technological proficiency to include Microsoft Office products

• Ability to stand, squat, bend, stoop and comfortably lift up to 50lbs

• Familiarity with blueprint, schematic, drawings, and other layout materials

• Ability to pass full background screening and drug screening

• Ability to travel, as needed, for projects or training