Project Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching and bonus

PTO

Vehicle allowance + gas card

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects in the Bay Area, including laboratory and office renovations. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field teams, clients, and leadership to ensure success.

The role requires 2-3+ years of PM experience in mechanical construction and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years PM experience in mechanical construction.
• Background as Project Engineer before PM.
• Strong understanding of budgets, labor management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience may substitute the degree.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with field and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical construction projects, typically ranging from $500K to $5M.
• Oversee approximately 5-7 active projects depending on size and schedule.
• Lead projects through preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, labor planning, execution, and closeout.
• Monitor budgets, costs, schedules, change orders, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate with foremen, field teams, clients, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Maintain regular presence at project sites across Silicon Valley and southern Peninsula as needed.
• Manage laboratory, office renovation, and other complex mechanical projects.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical construction

Budgeting

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager

Build complex mechanical projects with a team that gives experienced Project Managers the autonomy, resources, and runway to grow. A well-established mechanical contractor is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple commercial projects throughout the Bay Area, with a primary focus on laboratory and office renovation work. This role will own projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution, financial management, and closeout while working closely with field teams, clients, and internal leadership.

Salary Range: $90,000-185,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical construction projects, typically ranging from $500K to $5M in value
• Oversee approximately 5-7 active projects depending on project size, complexity, and schedule
• Lead projects through preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, labor planning, execution, and closeout
• Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, change orders, and overall financial performance
• Coordinate closely with foremen, field teams, clients, subcontractors, and internal leadership
• Maintain regular presence at project sites throughout Silicon Valley and the southern Peninsula based on project needs
• Manage laboratory, office renovation, and other technically complex commercial mechanical projects

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of Project Manager experience within mechanical construction
• Previous Project Engineer experience before progressing into project management
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction processes, project budgets, and labor management
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Degree requirement may be considered flexible for highly experienced senior-level professionals with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with both field and office teams

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
• PTO available
• Vehicle allowance + company-provided gas card