Mechanical Project Manager - Healthcare

RQ Construction LLC; Cuba (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided housing

Vehicle

Utilities

Quarterly trips to home

Foreign income exclusion eligibility

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

RQ Construction is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical construction on a large ambulatory care center and dental clinic project at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. You’ll direct field teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with government requirements from concept through commissioning.

Qualified candidates will have a 4-year engineering or construction degree, 5+ years PM experience on multi‑million dollar scopes, and familiarity with Primavera P6; relocation and U.S.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred; high school diploma/GED minimum.
• Five+ years of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on projects with mechanical scope ≥ $5,000,000.
• Government, military or large commercial construction experience preferred; design‑build experience desirable.
• Healthcare environment project experience preferred; BIM and Primavera P6 familiarity advantageous.
• MS Office and Primavera P6 literacy; BIM knowledge preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate all mechanical construction activities on projects.
• Collaborate with mechanical trade superintendents, subcontractors, and RQ team members.
• Ensure high-quality work within government requirements, budget, and schedule from design to completion.
• Support RQ’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

RQ Construction is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to join our Field Operations team, located in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This position leads mechanical projects for a large-scale ambulatory care center and dental clinic, offering a competitive salary range of $130,000-$150,000 and benefits including company-provided housing, vehicle, utilities, quarterly trips to home, foreign income exclusion eligibility, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, health savings account, and paid time off. Relocation to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is required along with a valid passport and comprehensive background screening.

Responsibilities

Our Mechanical Project Managers supervise, direct, and coordinate all mechanical construction activities on projects, collaborating with mechanical trade superintendents, subcontractors, and RQ team members. They ensure high-quality work within government requirements, budget, and schedule, from conceptual design to project completion, supporting RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is the minimum formal education required.
• Courses in project management, construction management, mechanical trade school, BIM, and CADD are preferred.
• Five or more years of work experience as a Mechanical Project Manager managing projects with a mechanical scope of at least $5,000,000 (commercial/government) is required.
• Government, military, or large commercial construction experience is preferred; design‑build industry experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated track record of managing projects in medical centers, dental facilities, or other healthcare environments is preferred.
• Computer literacy in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Primavera P6 is preferred; training can be provided.
• Specific software literacy in BIM is preferred; training can be provided.

EEO Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to the job site at the military base (if applicable).