Senior Mechanical Construction Project Leader

GH Engage; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage is seeking a Senior Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex commercial HVAC and plumbing projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own project budgets, schedules, procurement and field operations, mentor project teams, and build lasting client relationships with owners, general contractors and design teams.

This role focuses on safety, quality and profitability while coordinating with subconsultants and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of construction project management experience.
• Significant experience managing commercial HVAC, plumbing or mechanical construction projects.
• Proven responsibility for project budgets, schedules, field labor and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, installation methods and construction sequencing.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, equipment procurement and project buyout.
• Ability to review mechanical drawings, specifications, contracts and detailed project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, forecasting, change-order management and cost control.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience mentoring project or field personnel.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and several competing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline preferred; equivalent mechanical construction experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial mechanical projects from initial planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Take overall responsibility for project safety, quality, schedule and profitability.
• Review contracts, estimates, drawings and specifications to establish project scope and execution strategy.
• Develop project budgets, cost codes, procurement schedules and labor forecasts.
• Monitor job costs, productivity, cash flow, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Oversee the installation of HVAC, plumbing, piping and associated mechanical systems.
• Manage procurement and negotiate major equipment, material and subcontractor packages.
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders and project documentation.
• Partner with superintendents and field leadership to manage manpower, productivity and construction schedules.
• Identify financial, contractual and operational risks and implement corrective action.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear reporting to clients and senior management.
• Manage relationships with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors and design teams.
• Support business development by maintaining client relationships and identifying future project opportunities.
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and help develop future leaders.
• Ensure a smooth transition from estimating and preconstruction into field execution.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project teams

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

GH Engage is seeking a Senior Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex commercial HVAC and plumbing projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own project budgets, schedules, procurement and field operations, mentor project teams, and build lasting client relationships with owners, general contractors and design teams.

This role focuses on safety, quality and profitability while coordinating with subconsultants and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget