Mechanical Project Manager

Applied Resource Group; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Resource Group seeks a Mechanical Project Manager to own commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout in the Greater Atlanta area. The role emphasizes hands-on management, coordination of schedules and procurement, and strong communication with customers and project stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in commercial construction, with HVAC/piping/mechanical exposure, and a background in project management or related roles.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant commercial construction experience.
• Backgrounds may include Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Project Engineer, Construction Project Manager.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• PMP or CCM certifications are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate project schedules, procurement, material releases, and field requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project logs, and other construction documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Manage purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, equipment orders, and material procurement.
• Monitor lead times and identify potential schedule impacts.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost management.
• Track project progress and address schedule, cost, or field challenges.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Visit active project sites as required.
• Support project closeout and completion activities.
• Develop solutions when challenges arise.
• Drive issues toward resolution rather than escalation.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical construction

Scheduling

Procurement

RFIs & submittals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Construction

Civil Engineering

PMP/CCM beneficial

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager – Commercial Mechanical Construction

Location: Greater Atlanta Area

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Commercial Construction / Mechanical Contracting

Position Overview

A growing commercial construction organization in the Atlanta market is seeking a Project Manager to take ownership of projects from preconstruction and planning through execution and closeout.

This opportunity is particularly well suited for an early-to-mid-career construction professional who has developed a strong foundation in commercial construction and is ready for broader project ownership.

The ideal candidate understands how a commercial construction project moves from drawings and approvals through procurement, scheduling, field execution, change management, and completion. Direct mechanical construction experience is highly desirable, but candidates from general contractors who have managed mechanical scopes will also be considered.

This is a hands-on project management position requiring strong construction knowledge, customer communication, organization, and problem-solving ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from planning through completion
• Coordinate project schedules, procurement, material releases, and field requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, project logs, and other construction documentation
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and contract requirements
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel
• Manage purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, equipment orders, and material procurement
• Monitor equipment and material lead times and identify potential schedule impacts
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost management
• Track project progress and proactively address schedule, cost, procurement, or field challenges
• Participate in project meetings and maintain strong communication with customers and project stakeholders
• Visit active project sites as required
• Support project closeout and completion activities
• Develop solutions when unexpected project challenges arise
• Maintain accountability for overall project performance and customer satisfaction

Ideal Background

We are targeting candidates with approximately 3–6 years of relevant commercial construction experience, although overall capability and career progression will be considered more heavily than an exact number of years.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Project Manager
• Mechanical Project Manager
• Mechanical Project Engineer
• Construction Project Manager

Candidates may come from either a commercial mechanical contractor or a general contractor, provided they have meaningful exposure to mechanical construction and understand the overall commercial construction process.

Construction Knowledge

Candidates should have practical experience with several of the following:

• Commercial construction project lifecycle
• RFIs and submittals
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Change orders
• Procurement
• Purchase orders
• Subcontractor coordination
• Material and equipment releases
• Lead-time management
• Estimating and budgeting
• General contractor coordination
• Project closeout

Mechanical experience involving HVAC, piping, plumbing, hydronic systems, mechanical equipment, or related building systems is strongly preferred.

Education

A bachelor's degree is preferred, particularly in:

• Construction Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Building Construction
• Civil Engineering
• A related technical or construction discipline

Professional certifications such as a PMP or CCM are beneficial but not required.

What Will Make Someone Successful

This organization is looking beyond qualifications on paper. The successful candidate will be someone who combines construction knowledge with the ability and desire to take ownership.

We are particularly interested in professionals who are:

• Driven and motivated to advance
• Intelligent and quick to learn
• Humble and coachable
• Resourceful
• Highly accountable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Confident communicating with customers and contractors
• Able to operate effectively under pressure
• Proactive rather than reactive
• Comfortable taking responsibility for project outcomes

The right person should be able to encounter a project issue, understand its impact, determine the appropriate course of action, and drive the issue toward resolution rather than simply escalating the problem.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers significantly broader exposure than many narrowly defined project management roles within larger construction organizations.

The Project Manager will have opportunities to develop experience across:

• Project management
• Preconstruction and estimating
• Procurement
• Customer relationships
• Cost management
• Field operations

The environment provides strong performers with autonomy, visibility, responsibility, and direct influence over project outcomes.

This can be an especially attractive next step for an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer who is ready for greater responsibility, or for a Project Manager who wants broader ownership than their current organization provides.

This is an onsite and field-based construction position in the Greater Atlanta market.

The Project Manager will work between office and active project environments depending on project requirements. Candidates should be comfortable being present wherever the project requires their attention.

Who We Want to Meet

We are interested in speaking with candidates who already have a solid understanding of commercial construction but still have significant room to grow.

You do not need to have spent 10+ years as a Project Manager.

A high-performing professional with several years of strong commercial construction experience, increasing responsibility, mechanical exposure, and the ability to solve problems independently may be an excellent fit.

Ultimately, we are looking for someone with the right combination of:

Construction Knowledge + Mechanical Aptitude + Problem Solving + Ownership + Drive + Growth Potential