Mission-Critical Mechanical Project Manager

Kelso Industries; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries, a leading mechanical contractor, seeks a Project Manager for its Kelso Southwest team in the Southwest region. The role oversees complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

Candidates bring 5+ years in mechanical project management, a related degree, and hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, piping, and data-center projects. Procore and BIM/VDC experience are valued as is OSHA 30.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within mechanical construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, piping, or process mechanical construction.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, mission critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or data center projects preferred
• Strong understanding of project financial management, scheduling, contracts, procurement, change management, and project controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong communication with clients and project teams.
• Experience working collaboratively with Superintendents, Estimators, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, general contractors, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, cash flow, and profitability to meet goals.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, equipment procurement, and material deliveries.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and field personnel for efficient execution.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, and change orders; resolve issues.
• Identify risks and proactively develop solutions to minimize delays/costs.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, punch list, and closeout documentation.
• Foster strong customer relationships to generate repeat business.
• Promote safety culture, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Procurement

BIM/VDC

Procore

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Kelso Industries, a leading mechanical contractor, seeks a Project Manager for its Kelso Southwest team in the Southwest region. The role oversees complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

Candidates bring 5+ years in mechanical project management, a related degree, and hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, piping, and data-center projects. Procore and BIM/VDC experience are valued as is OSHA 30.