Project Manager

Venteon; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a Commercial and Industrial Mechanical Construction company in the Metro Detroit area. You will manage mechanical construction projects from planning through closeout, coordinating with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, minimum of 5 years PM experience, and strong scheduling, budgeting, and change-order skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience in mechanical contracting, HVAC, or related construction preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial mechanical construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and projections.
• Coordinate activities with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Lead meetings and maintain clear, timely communication with stakeholders.
• Review plans, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Work with Estimating and Field Supervision to ensure smooth transition from estimating to execution.
• Monitor costs, labor, materials, and budgets; identify overruns and risks.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery to support schedules.
• Oversee Project Administrators and Coordinators to ensure timely documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, and quality standards.
• Promote safety and maintain project safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Procurement coordination

Field supervision

Risk identification

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Forma

Clearstory

Job description

Project ManagerVenteon is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to fill an opening with a Commercial and Industrial Mechanical Construction company in the Metro Detroit area.

Requirements of the Project Manager

• Manage commercial mechanical construction projects from planning and pre-construction through completion and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and projections.
• Coordinate project activities with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, andfield personnel.
• Lead and participate in project meetings and maintain clear, timely communication with all project stakeholders.
• Review and manage plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, AIA s and other project documentation.
• Work closely with Estimating and Field Supervision to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to project execution.
• Monitor project costs, labor, materials, and project budgets.
• Review project financials and identify potential cost overruns, schedule concerns, and other risks before they impact the project.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate change orders and assist with maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery to support project schedules and field requirements.
• Work with field personnel to resolve project issues and ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Oversee and provide direction to Project Administrators and Project Coordinators, ensuring project documentation, administrative tasks, schedules, and communications are completed accurately and timely.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract documents, applicable codes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Promote and support commitment to a safe work environment and ensure project safety requirements are communicated and followed.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular updates to management regarding project progress, financial performance, schedule, and potential issues.
• Visit project job sites regularly to monitor progress, review project conditions, coordinate with field personnel, identify potential issues, and ensure work is progressing in accordance with project schedules, plans, specifications.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, profitability, communication, and customer satisfaction.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, final documentation, as-builts, warranties, and customer turnover.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager

• Bachelor s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction project management experience, preferably within mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, or related construction.
• Experience managing commercial mechanical projects valued at $5 million or more preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of mechanical construction, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and other project documents.
• Strong understanding of change orders, RFIs, submittals, procurement, and project closeout procedures.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction project management software: Procore, Autodesk Forma, Clearstory, etc.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to monitor project costs and profitability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Valid driver s license and reliable transportation.