Preconstruction Manager

Vertical Mechanical Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own project financial performance, scheduling, procurement, coordination, client relationships, and field execution, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has deep HVAC, plumbing, piping and MEP know-how and can guide cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and MEP systems.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, and field execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through final turnover and closeout.
• Develop execution strategies, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and key milestones.
• Coordinate activities across Project Management, field operations, VDC, Engineering, Procurement, and other internal teams.
• Maintain ownership of project performance and ensure contractual requirements and milestones are achieved.
• Identify potential challenges early and develop proactive solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost projections, and financial reporting.
• Monitor labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Evaluate project performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Manage change orders, pricing, documentation, and contract modifications.
• Support procurement planning and major equipment and material purchasing decisions.
• Identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accountability for the overall financial performance and profitability of assigned projects.
• Lead coordination efforts for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related MEP systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, coordination drawings, and other construction documents.
• Participate in design reviews.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Coordination

Client relations

MEP knowledge

Job description

Project ManagerAbout Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG)

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is a leading mechanical contractor specializing in commercial HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, and Mechanical Construction. Originally formed through Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. and Inspiration Plumbing Company, VMG brings decades of industry experience together with a forward-thinking approach to delivering high-quality mechanical solutions.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This position will have responsibility for project financial performance, scheduling, procurement, coordination, client relationships, and successful field execution.

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with a strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and MEP systems who can effectively lead project teams, manage complex construction challenges, and deliver successful projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

What You’ll DoLead Projects from Start to Finish

• Manage commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction and planning through final turnover and closeout
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and key milestones
• Coordinate activities across Project Management, field operations, VDC, Engineering, Procurement, and other internal teams
• Maintain ownership of project performance and ensure contractual requirements and milestones are achieved
• Identify potential challenges early and develop proactive solutions to keep projects moving forward
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment

Manage Project Financial Performance

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost projections, and financial reporting
• Monitor labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs
• Evaluate project performance and identify financial risks and opportunities
• Manage change orders, pricing, documentation, and contract modifications
• Support procurement planning and major equipment and material purchasing decisions
• Identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain accountability for the overall financial performance and profitability of assigned projects

Coordinate Mechanical & MEP Construction

• Lead coordination efforts for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related MEP systems
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, coordination drawings, and other construction documents
• Participate in design reviews,