Senior Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Upchurch; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Professional development support

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The PM oversees scheduling, budgeting, procurement, field coordination, and client relationships.

This role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, and process piping within commercial construction. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in mechanical/construction, a preferred bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in mechanical or commercial construction.
• Experience managing HVAC, plumbing, or process piping scopes.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project financials, and cost controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint, BIM 360).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and mechanical specifications.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to job sites and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification (Preferred).
• Experience with design-build, performance contracting, or negotiated mechanical contracts.
• Must be able to travel 80-100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple commercial mechanical projects simultaneously.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project financials, forecast costs, and maintain profitability.
• Track and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress reports.
• Serve as primary point of contact for general contractors, owners, engineers, and vendors.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, foremen, and safety personnel to ensure execution aligns with plans and specs.
• Attend jobsite meetings and conduct project walkthroughs to track progress.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Ensure timely project close-out including punch list completion and turnover documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team-building

Travel readiness

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Viewpoint

BIM 360

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The PM oversees scheduling, budgeting, procurement, field coordination, and client relationships.

This role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, and process piping within commercial construction. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in mechanical/construction, a preferred bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam.