Project Manager (Mechanical Construction)

EMCOR Group Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects in Tempe. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience, a background in mechanical construction, and strong leadership skills. This role involves planning, budgeting, and ensuring project completion in a challenging, fast-paced environment, with opportunities to work on a variety of markets including healthcare and manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for continued growth and success

Qualifications

• 5-7 years mechanical construction or plumbing project management experience.
• Practical knowledge of multi-million dollar mechanical projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage project operations, including labor productivity and job cost management.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and safety compliance.
• Direct and oversee work activities of direct reports.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Project Management Software

Job description

Project Manager (Mechanical Construction)

Job Category: Operations Management

Requisition Number: PROJE042641

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• Posted : April 2, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
1200 N Sickles Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Description

Job Title:Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Location:Tempe Arizona

Reports to:Executive Vice President

About Us:

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC is an industry leader in BIM technology, and innovative design-assist services for complex mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients.

Summary

University Mechanical is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects on time and within budget for various markets including; Semiconductor, Data Center Markets, Healthcare, Higher Education, Data Center, Manufacturing, and a wide range of other markets. The position requires 5-7 years of construction project management experience, preferably working for a Mechanical Contractor. Applicants with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• The Project Manager is responsible for the successful completion of all aspects of the project;
• Manages the overall operations of the project including field labor and productivity, scope management, construction schedule, client relations, job cost management, cost control of the project, schedule of values, change order management, compliance with project specifications, and the performance of daily operations;
• Preparing monthly financial forecasts and updates;
• Enforces UMEC Safety Program and coordinates with Safety Director to ensure proper site safety practices and procedures are followed;
• Coordinates purchase of necessary materials, equipment, rentals, and services with purchasing department;
• Responsible for ensuring complete and proper processing of all project correspondence, records, reports, etc. and timely submission;
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, executed plans, and programs;
• Responsible for directing and overseeing the work activities of their direct reports

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

• Must have 5-7 years mechanical construction project management experience or plumbing project management experience, preferably working for a Mechanical Contractor;
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering OR a minimum of 8 years combined experience in field installation and project management in the mechanical industry, with at least 5 years experience leading complex multi-million dollar Mechanical Projects in the public/private sector;
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and work experience showing the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Programs, Project Management and Estimating software, including, but not limited to- Microsoft (Excel, Word, Project, Access, & Powerpoint), Bluebeam Revu PDF editing, and Vista-Viewpoint (Project Management & Accounting Software);
• Travel to construction project sites in the greater Tempe/Phoenix area

Required Attributes

The requirements listed below are representative of the characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Must effectively manage time and details.
• Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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