Project Manager - Commercial Operations

JHKelly, LLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-oriented company where your project management skills will shine! As a Project Manager, you will lead complex construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This role involves strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, while fostering positive relationships with clients and subcontractors. You will be part of a legacy of excellence, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to safety and quality, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the commercial mechanical industry. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Performance Bonuses

Profit Sharing

Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho coverage

Paid Vacation (PTO model) and Holidays

401K with company match

Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within the commercial mechanical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

Microsoft Office

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Construction Management

HVAC Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

to join our Commercial Mechanical Operations Team in Vancouver, WA

About Us: Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth-generation family-owned construction company and a recognized industry leader. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington, and Milwaukie, Oregon, we specialize in commercial and heavy industrial projects. Our exceptional team, honored with national safety and quality control awards, thrives in a dynamic and family-oriented work environment. Explore our legacy, projects, and opportunities at https://www.jhkelly.com/

Summary: JH Kelly’s Commercial Mechanical group is comprised of experienced project executives and next-generation project managers who partner with general contractors, developers, and facility owners to design, fabricate, install, and service HVAC and plumbing systems.

The Project Manager plays a key role in leading and managing complex construction projects from inception to completion, overseeing project teams through preconstruction processes, design and virtual construction, fabrication workflows, field installation, startup, and project turnover. This role is responsible for running the entire project’s life cycle including planning, organizing, directing, controlling, coordinating, and financial aspects. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager coordinates with engineers, subcontractors, and clients, overseeing multiple project teams while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The successful candidate leads project teams, facilitates communication among stakeholders, and resolves any issues that arise, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Salary Range: $59-$70 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure, follow, and promote company safety and quality protocols.
• Plan and manage the project schedule and account for variances to the plan.
• Plan and manage the project estimate.
• Manage and control project costs and account for variances to the estimate.
• Create accurate projections of cost at completion.
• Plan and manage the project control systems.
• Direct activities of project staff personnel.
• Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes when so directed.
• Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings, to ensure installation will be in accordance with the contract.
• Budget set-up.
• Write and manage RFI’s and change orders.
• Estimating and procurement.
• Plan and Coordinate work appropriately to facilitate the work permit process.
• Review construction procedures and provide technical support for work.
• Ensure construction work in-house and by sub-contractors complies with the contract.
• Be directly involved with construction procedures, and represent JH Kelly at various meetings.
• Perform field engineering for construction convenience items including calculation and design drafting when required.
• Keep management informed of project status and scheduling.
• Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings, to ensure the final product will be in accordance with the contract.
• Lead, mentor, and manage Interns, Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.
• Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts, including shop and field craft personnel, as well as supervision of coworkers.
• Maintain proactive and positive relationships with customer representatives, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, and IT.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Relationships:

• Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the JH Kelly operating groups and teams, including shop and field craft personnel.
• Foster positive relationships with customer representatives, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT, and all project teams.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a construction industry-related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the full project management life cycle within the commercial mechanical industry.
• Expertise in all responsibilities of a project, demonstrating proficiency and mastery with consistently positive results and growth:
  • Scheduling, budgeting, planning, and managing projects.
  • Establishing scheduling baselines, assessing impact claims, and negotiating soft subjects.
  • Conducting risk assessment and communication (both internal and external).
  • Managing billings, forecasting, and resource management.
  • Consistently producing profits greater than the bid margin.
  • Developing repeat business with customers and clients.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate skills in Excel
• Expert in Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, using MS Project or comparable applications preferred.
• Above average knowledge in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Safety.
• Ability to conceptually visualize projects and implement appropriate plans with financial success.
• Above average skills in reading drawings and isometrics.

Necessary Skills:

• Commitment to safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead, mentor, and be accountable to project teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, motivated, and takes initiative.
• Organized and productive.
• Ability to proactively build and cultivate relationships.
• Ability to maintain proactive, collaborative, and professional relationships with craft personnel, client representatives, suppliers, subcontractors, and the internal team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand.
• Energetic and eager to prioritize workload and tackle new projects and ideas.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements for this role include the ability to transition frequently between an office and a construction field setting. In the office, the individual must be able to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, performing repetitive tasks such as typing and using a mouse, and communicating by telephone. In the field, the individual must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods on various surfaces, including uneven terrain, and climbing stairs as required. The role also necessitates the ability to kneel, crouch, and crawl to view/inspect tight spaces, as well as occasionally lifting 40 pounds. Good vision and hearing are essential for reading plans, inspecting work, and communicating on-site. The individual must adhere to the site-specific dress code and comply with safety requirements by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots. Flexibility to travel between job sites and work outside regular business hours when necessary is also required.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Why Join JH Kelly?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization.
• A commitment to innovation and excellence.

Benefits Package:

• Compensation: $59-$70 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible).
• Annual Performance Bonuses.
• Profit Sharing.
• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho coverage (JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums).
• Paid Vacation (PTO model) and Holidays.
• 401K with a 50% company match of the first 6% employee contribution.
• Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD – paid 100% by JH Kelly.

Join us on this exciting journey! Apply now and become a part of the JH Kelly legacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.