Senior Mechanical Construction Project Lead

Raymond Search Group; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond Search Group is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and within budget. You will lead planning, scheduling and cost control while mentoring Project Engineers and building strong client relationships.

The role offers autonomy and requires strong leadership, negotiation skills and the ability to coordinate field crews across diverse teams, with site walks and field supervision as part of daily work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in construction project engineering/management.
• 3+ years in mechanical construction strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, business acumen, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage field crews and resolve conflict across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, budgets, and billing schedules.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings and job walks.
• Produce subcontracts and POs.
• Negotiate with GCs and clients.
• Issue RFIs and cost change orders.
• Apply LEAN principles and support BIM coordination and commissioning.
• Review owner contracts; coordinate trainings.
• Manage and mentor Project Engineers.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Leadership

Negotiation

LEAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Raymond Search Group is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and within budget. You will lead planning, scheduling and cost control while mentoring Project Engineers and building strong client relationships.

The role offers autonomy and requires strong leadership, negotiation skills and the ability to coordinate field crews across diverse teams, with site walks and field supervision as part of daily work.