PROJECT MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, a member of Compass Group, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for Fort Worth, TX. You will lead mechanical service and construction operations, balance hands-on project execution with strategic growth, and coordinate field and office teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results.

The role emphasizes a strong mechanical background, leadership skills, and proficiency with HVAC, piping, and building automation systems, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical contracting with service and construction focus.
• Strong mechanical background with leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating field and office teams.
• Proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical service and construction operations across a designated region.
• Direct project oversight, manage budgets and schedules.
• Lead service department and regional operations.
• Mentor project managers, superintendents, and office staff.
• Develop proposals with estimating and preconstruction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical contracting

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Administration

OSHA 30 and PMP certification

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Smartsheet

MS Project

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

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Position Title:MECHANICAL PROJECT MANAGER - FORT WORTH, TX

SSC Services for Educationis known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors. SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Mechancial Project Manager to lead mechanical service and construction operations across a designated region. In this role, you’ll oversee complex projects, drive new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure smooth coordination between field and office teams. The ideal candidate combines a strong mechanical background with exceptional leadership skills and the ability to balance hands-on project execution with strategic growth initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

Project Oversight

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities for assigned construction and service projects toensure objectives are met safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage job cost reports, budgets, and schedules; track and forecast project progress and expenses.
• Prepare submittals, RFI’s, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, service technicians, subcontractors, and vendors toensure quality and schedule compliance.
• Represent the company in client and project meetings

Service Department Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the service department within the assigned region, ensuring efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage service technicians and dispatching, ensuring timely response and high-quality work execution.
• Review service contracts, proposals, and preventive maintenance agreements for accuracy andprofitability.
• Monitor service performance metrics (response times, callbacks, productivity, and margins).
• Support service technicians with technical direction, parts/material coordination, and escalationissues.

Regional Oversight

• Lead and manage mechanical operations within the assigned geographic region, ensuringalignment with company standards and goals.
• Coordinate with the Director of Construction on staffing, workload, and resource allocation forboth service and construction projects.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to project managers, superintendents, and office staff.
• Conduct regular regional meetings to review safety, performance, and client satisfaction.

Office Staff and Internal Coordination

• Supervise and support office administrators in handling project documentation, billing, andscheduling.
• Work closely with accounting and contracts departments to ensure timely billing, collections,and project closeouts.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance efficiencybetween field and office operations.

Customer and Client Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring open communication andcustomer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Conduct client follow-ups post-project completion to ensure long-term satisfaction and identifyfuture opportunities.
• Represent the company at networking events, industry functions, and client meetings.

Business Development / New Work Generation

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within both service and constructionsectors.
• Generate new clients through referrals, networking, and strategic outreach.
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams to develop proposals for new projects.
• Work with marketing and leadership to expand regional presence and brand recognition.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to guide strategic growth initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Business
• Administration; equivalent field experience considered.
• OSHA 30 and PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical contracting, with both service and construction focus.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Proficiency in Procore, PlanGrid, Smartsheet, MS Project, MS Office, and Power BI.

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.