Project Manager I - Mechanical Construction

25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden); Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,416 - 90,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden) is looking for a Project Manager to oversee HVAC construction projects in Shreveport, Louisiana. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, and project communications while ensuring safety compliance and quality control.

The ideal candidate should have a technical degree, a minimum of three years’ experience in construction management, and strong skills in mechanical systems and project management software. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical insurance and 401K.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the building and construction industry.
• Experience with estimating software.
• Familiarity with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Manage project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications.
• Ensure safety compliance on site.
• Document control and management of contract documents.
• Basic schedule management for project timelines.
• Coordinate procurement and equipment rentals.
• Manage financial reporting and status updates.
• Build relationships with key clients.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Estimating techniques

Ability to read construction documents

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Harris accounting software

MS Project

Procore

Job description

The project manager will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: manage safety compliance, foster a culture of safety, perform site walkthroughs and inspections, and assure site safety compliance.
• Scope: document control and review; review, process, organize, log and distribute contract documents, such as drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, construction bulletins, and shop drawings/submittals to the appropriate team members (e.g., Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors); and distribute and log all of the above activities.Draft, submit and track RFIs and their corresponding responses; attend field‑coordination meetings and distribute meeting notes; administer the project‑specific quality control program and compile documentation; administer/update progress drawings and as‑built drawings; administer project closeout documentation including operation and maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists; review and understand project documents; communicate and clarify questions/issues with the project team; and manage the scope of work, including identifying, pricing, and negotiating change orders.
• Schedule: basic schedule management and field resources; provide duration/task information to the general contractor for the development of the overall project schedule; provide a basic schedule to the general contractor and subcontractors; review the overall project schedule and provide feedback to the general contractor as needed; develop weekly/bi‑weekly work plans to support and drive the overall schedule; modify work plans and communicate as needed; review, communicate and manage labor requirements with the manpower coordinator; and attend weekly manpower/labor meetings.
• Procurement management & coordination: maintain equipment procurement logs; manage and track tools and equipment rentals; order equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with the purchasing department.
• Estimation: coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to estimate projects; prepare estimates utilizing estimating software; attend pre‑bid, page‑turn, project turnover and pre‑planning meetings as required; and assist/prepare scope/proposal letters.
• Financial management: manage, track and report labor productivity in accounting software on a weekly basis; oversee and assure weekly PDCA activities; track, update and report job financial status and potential risks using accounting software; manage communications between all subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure all changes in project costs are updated and current; assemble schedules of values (SOV) and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow; track, monitor and communicate project collection issues, including lien rights management and customer calls; prepare for and attend monthly PM reviews; and actively participate in monthly PM reviews, communicating project financials, status and updates.
• Relationships & sales: develop, build and maintain relationships with key clients (owners and general contractors); support the sales process; attend customer outings and events; communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders; support and drive division sales goals; and manage key accounts accordingly.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or journeyman‑level certification required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of knowledge or experience in the building and construction industry.
• Knowledge of and/or experience within the building and construction industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and their applications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• Experience with or knowledge of estimating techniques, tools, and estimating software.
• Familiarity with Harris accounting, project, and labor management software.
• Experience with project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, MS SharePoint, Procore, etc.).
• Knowledge of computer‑aided design (CAD) software.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑term incentive plan.

Pay range: $60,416.99 - $90,625.49.

Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement

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