Senior Commercial Project Manager - Mechanical Plumbing/HVAC

The Jamar Company; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K with match

PTO & holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

The Jamar Company in Duluth, MN seeks a Senior Commercial Project Manager to lead mechanical HVAC/plumbing projects from planning through closeout, building strong client relationships and delivering results.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with architects and subcontractors, and drive safety, quality, and process improvements across our commercial portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Eight (8) years or more of construction experience is required.
• Commercial construction experience, including experience with mechanical HVAC/plumbing, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from planning through closeout.
• Establish project goals, timelines, staffing plans, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements to support project success.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, costs, forecasts, change orders, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other key project stakeholders.
• Lead project coordination meetings and maintain effective communication between project teams, customers, and business partners.
• Oversee project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, invoices, permits, schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations throughout project execution.
• Mentor, coach, and support project management staff while helping drive training, employee development, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with department leadership to support operational planning, resource allocation, hiring, team development, and overall department success.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat

Procore

Primavera

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Commercial Project Manager - Mechanical Plumbing/HVAC

Build What’s Next with Jamar

At Jamar, our success is built on strong relationships, exceptional project execution, and leaders who know how to bring people together to achieve great results. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping some of our most important commercial construction projects while helping develop the people, processes, and partnerships that drive our continued growth.

This is more than a project management position. You'll serve as a trusted partner to customers, provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, and help guide projects from conception through completion. Your ability to balance strategy, execution, financial performance, and customer satisfaction will directly impact project success and the future of our Commercial business.

If you're energized by leading teams, solving complex challenges, building lasting relationships, and creating successful outcomes, you'll find an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Jamar.

At a Glance

Pay: $109,000-$163,000 annual salary; dependent on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

Employment Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Travel: 15-20% to local and regional project sites and customer locations.

Required Experience: 8+ years

Schedule: Standard full-time schedule. Work hours may occasionally vary to support project deadlines, workload, and operational requirements.

Benefits Start: First of the month following 20 calendar days from date of hire.

What You'll Do

• Lead commercial construction projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from planning through closeout.
• Establish project goals, timelines, staffing plans, budgets, milestones, and resource requirements to support project success.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, costs, forecasts, change orders, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other key project stakeholders.
• Lead project coordination meetings and maintain effective communication between project teams, customers, and business partners.
• Oversee project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, invoices, permits, schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations throughout project execution.
• Mentor, coach, and support project management staff while helping drive training, employee development, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with department leadership to support operational planning, resource allocation, hiring, team development, and overall department success.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Preferred programs include Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field of study.
• Eight (8) years or more of construction experience is required.
• Commercial construction experience, including experience with mechanical HVAC/plumbing, is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, methods, building materials, drawings, specifications, and applicable industry standards; experience with system prefabrication and installation is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat, estimating software, Procore, Primavera, or similar project management and document-sharing platforms.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position is eligible for profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:
• Employer-PaidCoverage: Group Term Life, Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401K with Employer Match
• Discounted Company Stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Robust Training/Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to Perks Marketplace Discount Program
• Company Engagement, and More

About Jamar

Jamar is a solution-focused specialty services provider with a strong regional presence and national reach. We deliver dependable, industry-leading results through innovation, safety, and operational excellence. Our diverse and passionate team thrives on collaboration, values relationships, and is committed to making a positive impact. We are driven by growth, excellence, and the belief that the best ideas come from diverse perspectives.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The Jamar Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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