Mechanical Project Manager: Onsite Leadership & Budget

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. in Frankfort, IL seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize mechanical/plumbing projects. You will source and procure goods, manage project engineers and superintendents, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires 3 years PM and supervisory experience, plus strong communication, blueprint reading, and financial acumen. You’ll lead site visits, manage budgets, and attend weekly management meetings.

Qualifications

• 3 years of previous experience with Project Management/Project engineer in the mechanical/plumbing industry.
• 3 years of Supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Blue Beam.
• Able to read blueprints and specifications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented with understanding of project financials.
• Capable of multitasking independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct project engineer(s) and general superintendent(s).
• Complete documentation and conduct redirection sessions for reprimands of performance issues.
• Conduct and participate in hand-off meetings with project engineers and estimators.
• Analyze new project requirements and assign superintendents/foremen.
• Visit all assigned project sites weekly to document progress and materials.
• Review projects to ensure milestones are tracked to deadlines; adjust resources as needed.
• Provide weekly project status updates to management.
• Collaborate with general superintendents on project hours, materials, subcontractors, and schedule.
• Track manpower needs and forecast backlog requirements.
• Procure materials/equipment to meet budget with integrity.
• Review material fab sheets to decide outsourcing vs in-house work.
• Weekly PO reviews for pricing, quantities, and site theft risk mitigation.
• Ensure change orders have G.C. signatures and inform superintendent.
• Prepare for and attend monthly billing meetings and weekly PM meetings.
• Quality control across projects with site presence.
• Conduct internal walk-throughs and communicate issues/ corrections.
• Verify PPE usage on site visits.
• Ensure site workers maintain clean, safe job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Reading blueprints/specs

Microsoft Office

Excel

Blue Beam

Time management

Detail oriented

Project finances

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Blue Beam)

Job description

Capstone Mechanical, LP. in Frankfort, IL seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize mechanical/plumbing projects. You will source and procure goods, manage project engineers and superintendents, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

The role requires 3 years PM and supervisory experience, plus strong communication, blueprint reading, and financial acumen. You’ll lead site visits, manage budgets, and attend weekly management meetings.