MEP Commercial Project Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $120,000–$150,000

Up to 20% annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

12 Paid Holidays

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex design-build MEP and building infrastructure projects in the Denver area. This role operates in a hybrid environment with local site visits and collaboration with in-house engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience in commercial construction or MEP, and can manage projects ranging from $2M–$10M+ with a focus on energy-efficiency, building infrastructure upgrades, and occupancy-based work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in commercial construction, MEP, or design-build environments.
• Experience leading complex design-build mechanical, HVAC, energy, and building infrastructure upgrades.
• Strong understanding of budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-build projects from preconstruction and estimating through completion.
• Develop budgets, schedules, conceptual estimates, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with in-house engineers and designers; manage subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Project Management

Design-Build

MEP/Mechanical

HVAC Systems

Job description

Project Manager – Design-Build MEP & Building Infrastructure

Lead Complex MEP, Mechanical & Building Infrastructure Projects

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Flexible — work remotely when not attending office meetings or project site visits

Travel: Local project site visits, generally a few times per month

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex design-build mechanical, MEP, energy, and building infrastructure projects throughout the Denver area.

This is not traditional ground-up commercial construction. Projects focus on improving and modernizing existing commercial and institutional facilities through complex HVAC, mechanical, utility, controls, energy-efficiency, and infrastructure upgrades.

Why Join?

• $120,000–$150,000 base salary depending on experience
• Up to 20% annual performance bonus
• Lead projects typically ranging from $2M–$10M+
• Work alongside in-house engineering and design teams in a true design-build environment
• Manage technically sophisticated projects involving mechanical systems, utilities, controls, and building infrastructure
• Strong backlog and continued company growth
• Clear path to Senior Project Manager and future leadership opportunities
• High-autonomy environment with minimal micromanagement

The Projects:

Projects typically range from $2M–$10M+ and focus on complex improvements to existing commercial and institutional facilities.

Projects may include:

• HVAC and mechanical system retrofits and modernization
• Chiller and boiler upgrades
• Hydronic and building utility systems
• Central utility and infrastructure improvements
• Building automation, controls, and smart building systems
• Energy-efficiency and building performance upgrades
• Water system improvements
• LED lighting and electrical energy upgrades
• Renewable energy and decarbonization projects
• CHP/cogeneration systems
• Phased work within occupied or operational facilities

What You’ll Do

• Manage design-build projects from preconstruction and estimating through completion
• Develop conceptual estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans
• Coordinate closely with in-house engineers and designers
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders
• Oversee project financial performance, scheduling, procurement, and documentation
• Manage change orders and identify project risks proactivelyCoordinate work within existing and occupied facilities
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Support startup, commissioning, and final project closeout
• Drive projects from kickoff through successful completion

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in commercial construction, MEP, mechanical, HVAC, or design-build environments
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through completion
• Experience managing projects in the $2M–$10M+ range
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractor management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-driven and comfortable working independently in a highly autonomous environment
• Comfortable coordinating technically complex construction projects
• Must be able to travel locally to project sites as needed
• Must live within approximately 1 hour of Denver
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (80% employer paid) starting Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Paid Holidays

If you're an experienced MEP, mechanical, HVAC, design-build, or technically focused Project Manager looking to move into a highly autonomous role where you can lead complex $2M–$10M+ infrastructure and retrofit projects without being tied to a job trailer every day, I'd love to connect.