Mechanical Project Manager

ARCO National Holdings; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP for all associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

1-month sabbatical + travel stipend

Volunteer leave + charitable match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings in St. Louis (Richmond Heights) seeks a Mechanical Project Manager to own mechanical scopes from post-design through startup, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of mechanical PM experience, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project. Willingness to travel nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of PM experience in mechanical construction or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, procurement, and construction processes.
• Ability to review bids, submittals, and installation work.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to own project execution.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical scopes from post-design through construction and startup.
• Review subcontractor bids and proposals for scope completeness and gaps.
• Review mechanical submittals and shop drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Track equipment procurement, submittals, and fabrication status for timely delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve issues and prevent schedule impacts.
• Visit project sites to verify installations align with design intent and quality standards.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders throughout construction.
• Coordinate with internal teams, field personnel, and stakeholders to keep projects moving.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on status, risks, and next steps.
• Support field quality control and assist with inspections; help with preconstruction and estimating as needed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with organization and responsiveness.

Skills

Mechanical project management

Bid review & submittals

Coordination with vendors/subcontract

Problem solving & ownership

Communication & responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to join our growing team in St. Louis (Richmond Heights). You will be responsible for taking ownership of mechanical scopes from post-design through construction and startup. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings both technical knowledge and a practical mindset to each project.

A Day in the Life

• Take ownership of mechanical scopes from post-design through construction and startup
• Review subcontractor bids and proposals to confirm scope completeness, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with project requirements
• Review mechanical submittals and shop drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract documents
• Track equipment procurement, submittals, and fabrication status to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve issues and prevent schedule impacts
• Visit project sites as needed to verify installations align with design intent, plans, and company quality standards
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders throughout the construction phase
• Coordinate with internal teams, field personnel, and project stakeholders keep projects moving efficiently
• Participate in project meetings and provide clear updates on status, risks, and next steps for mechanical scopes
• Support field quality control and assist with inspections to ensure proper installation
• Assist with preconstruction and estimating efforts as needed (not a primary responsibility)
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Necessary Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in mechanical construction, MEP, HVAC, piping, or related commercial/industrial project environments
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, construction processes, and equipment procurement
• Ability to review bids, submittals, and installation work
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and field teams in a fast-paced environment
• Highly responsive, communicative, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of project execution
• Proficiency with construction/project management tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Ability to travel to project sites nationwide as needed

What We Can Offer You

We are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. Our best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year & 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

As set forth in ARCO National Holdings’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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