Project Manager - Mechanical

Modern Companies, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Companies in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Manager to oversee industrial piping projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets while delivering results that align with our core values of integrity, service, leadership, empowerment, and innovation.

You will lead field supervision, coordinate with design and pre-construction teams, review contract drawings and budgets, manage submittals and change orders, and foster long-term client relationships to promote repeat

Qualifications

• Construction management or related engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical contracting.
• Knowledge of mechanical piping and plumbing.
• Ability to read and interpret piping blueprints and specs.

Responsibilities

• Establish means and methods to meet safety, quality, and schedule goals.
• Coordinate project kickoff, planning, and closeout meetings.
• Review estimates, budgets, and change orders; manage submittals.
• Lead field supervision and scheduling with design-team collaboration.
• Monitor labor hours, material costs, and vendor invoices.
• Ensure contract administrative requirements and project turnover.

Skills

Reading piping blueprints

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Civil, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Word

Excel

Job description

A Project Manager supports the management of all activities related to industrial piping projects. The position ensures that projects are completed effectively within cost, schedule, quality and safety parameters.

The Project Manager upholds the company’s core values of integrity, service, leadership, empowerment, and innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish means and methods to achieve safety, profit, quality, and schedule goals for each project
• Facilitate recommendations for job assignments and promotions of project staff
• Build long‑term relationships in the industry to promote customer loyalty
• Actively cross‑sell all Modern capabilities to clients
• Attend/Coordinate project kickoff and closeout meetings
• Review job estimates and prepare project budgets while estimating and negotiating change orders
• Perform estimates and/or coordinate with pre‑construction/estimating teams
• Coordination and execution of submittals, buyouts, contract changes, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Ensure that all contract administrative requirements are timely and complete project turnover meetings
• Track, forecast, and report labor hours and track material/equipment costs and deliveries
• Maintain working knowledge of general conditions, work scope, and specifications of project contracts/subcontracts
• Supervise project superintendents and foremen
• Collaborate with field labor supervision to plan, organize, and schedule project work, including the preparation of contract‑integrated project schedules
• Collaborating with the design team on design‑build projects
• Review contract drawings, detail drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy
• Prepare fabrication shop work packages, including detail drawing review, material take‑off, and man‑hour fabrication budgets
• Review vendor/subcontractor invoices and approve as appropriate
• Ensure the monthly owner billings are completed, which includes accurate monthly WIP reports
• Administer project closeout operations, such as coordinating final billings and submitting training documentation. Ensure full compliance with Modern safety program at the jobsite
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of how to read and comprehend mechanical piping blueprints
• Open to self‑improvement through training/learning opportunities
• Thorough understanding of work rules contained in Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Proficient computer skills including Bluebeam, MS Word, Excel, and ability to learn new technology easily
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal
• The ability to work both independently and within a team
• A responsible, organized, and detail‑oriented mindset
• Refined time management skills and the ability to prioritize task
• Advanced critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, in addition to strong math and science skills

Work EnvironmentConsiderations:

• Leadership and oversight responsibilities require consistent start times and work weeks
• Must be able to work in high‑pressure situations facing strict deadlines. Extended shifts may be necessary, and hours will often exceed 40 per week to perform duties effectively
• Must be familiar with job site safety requirements and be prepared to wear a hard‑hat, work boots, and goggles at potentially hazardous job sites
• Work on construction sites will typically have more challenging access and terrain
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Construction Management or Construction, Mechanical, Civil or General Engineering degree preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical piping and plumbing
• 5 years of experience in the mechanical contracting industry

AAP/EEO Statement:

At Modern, we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non‑merit factors. Modern is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace and Aff…