Mechanical Project Manager

Jobot; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a mechanical construction project lead in Madison, WI to drive multiple projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with contract requirements.

You will coordinate customers, internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors, oversee schedule, cost, quality, and documentation, and provide technical support to field and shop teams. The role requires travel to job sites and strong communication, with attention to reading drawings and budgets.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and customer management skills
• Experience managing construction or mechanical projects
• Ability to read construction drawings and project documents
• Comfortable working with budgets, schedules, and cost tracking
• Proficient with standard business software
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute multiple mechanical projects simultaneously
• Manage project budgets, schedules, billings, and change orders
• Coordinate manpower, subcontractors, fabrication, equipment, and materials
• Serve as primary contact for assigned customers
• Provide technical and operational support to field and shop teams
• Manage project documentation, closeout, punch lists, and warranties
• Support safety and quality procedures

Skills

Project management

Communication

Customer management

Team coordination

Reading drawings

Budgets and cost tracking

Travel to job sites

Business software proficiency

Job description

Job details

Hosted by: Brandon DeDeker

Salary: $85,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a family-owned contractor delivering custom solutions across industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabrication, and preventive maintenance. Serving clients nationwide and internationally, the company is known for tackling complex, project-specific challenges with a hands-on, quality-first approach.

Why join us

Beyond the work itself, this is a place where people build long-term careers. Team members are supported with competitive pay, solid benefits, and real opportunities for growth and advancement. From day one through retirement, employees are treated as valued contributors, not just a number,and are part of a close-knit team that takes pride in what they build together.

Job Details

Responsible for leading mechanical construction projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and in line with contract requirements. This role coordinates customers, internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors while overseeing schedule, cost, quality, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute multiple mechanical projects simultaneously
• Manage project budgets, schedules, billings, and change orders
• Coordinate manpower, subcontractors, fabrication, equipment, and materials
• Serve as primary contact for assigned customers
• Provide technical and operational support to field and shop teams
• Manage project documentation, closeout, punch lists, and warranties
• Support safety and quality procedures

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and customer management skills
• Experience managing construction or mechanical projects
• Ability to read construction drawings and project documents
• Comfortable working with budgets, schedules, and cost tracking
• Proficient with standard business software
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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