Mechanical Project Manager: End-to-End Construction & Startup

ARCO National Construction Company; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP for all associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Maternity leave 12 weeks

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company in St. Louis (Richmond Heights) seeks a Mechanical Project Manager to own mechanical scopes from post-design to start-up.

You will coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure schedule and quality objectives are met across multiple projects. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in mechanical construction, strong knowledge of mechanical systems, and experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in mechanical construction, MEP, HVAC, piping, or related 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to verify installations align with design intent, plans, and quality standards.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders throughout the construction phase.
• Coordinate with internal teams, field personnel, and project stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Participate in project meetings and provide 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.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail.

Skills

Project management

MEP coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company in St. Louis (Richmond Heights) seeks a Mechanical Project Manager to own mechanical scopes from post-design to start-up.

You will coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure schedule and quality objectives are met across multiple projects. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in mechanical construction, strong knowledge of mechanical systems, and experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project.