MEP Project Manager

Metric DCX; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking experienced Construction Project Managers to oversee complex mechanical construction projects. This hands-on, field-focused role requires visiting sites, coordinating with project teams, and guiding projects from planning through completion on-site in Virginia.

As a long-established MEP contractor, Metric DCX delivers comprehensive construction and service solutions to commercial and industrial clients, emphasizing safety, schedule adherence, and cost control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial or industrial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing mechanical construction projects within mechanical contracts.
• Experience coordinating labor and materials for year-long+ projects.
• Recent PM experience with a mechanical contractor or subcontractor.
• OSHA 30-hour certification and OSHA safety knowledge.
• Proficient with laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work within detailed standards and evaluate technical information.
• Strong problem-solving and business judgment for project challenges.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage equipment, material, and subcontractor estimates.
• Provide direction to project personnel and coordinate workers.
• Inspect progress and installations for compliance with specs.
• Interpret blueprints and job orders to support installation activities.
• Set and adjust work sequences to meet schedules and resources.
• Manage financial performance of assigned projects.
• Coordinate with leadership on scheduling, productivity, and quality.
• Maintain coordination of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical construction

Large-scale projects

Contract coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tech-savvy

Team collaboration

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Construction Project Managers to oversee complex mechanical construction projects. This is a hands-on, field-focused opportunity for professionals who enjoy working onsite, collaborating with project teams, and seeing projects progress from planning through completion.

About the Company

An established, full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractor with more than 50 years of industry experience. The organization delivers comprehensive construction and service solutions to commercial and industrial customers, with expertise spanning new construction, mechanical service, industrial refrigeration, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for reviewing and managing equipment, material, and subcontractor estimates, with secondary responsibility for labor and other project costs.
• Provide direction to project personnel and coordinate the assignment of workers to specific duties.
• Inspect work in progress and completed installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Interpret construction specifications, blueprints, and job orders to support installation activities.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, accounting for equipment capabilities, workforce availability, and project requirements.
• Manage the business and financial performance of assigned construction projects.
• Coordinate with construction leadership on scheduling, sequencing, productivity, project execution, and quality.
• Maintain effective coordination of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of commercial or industrial construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience directly managing mechanical construction projects in mechanical contract scope.
• Experience managing large-scale projects lasting a year or longer, including the continuous coordination of labor and material requirements.
• Recent project management experience with a mechanical contractor or subcontractor.
• OSHA 30-hour certification and working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Proficiency with current technology, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, and external partners.
• Ability to work within detailed standards, evaluate technical information, and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to anticipate project challenges.