Senior Mechanical Project Manager - Lab & Office Renovations

Boutique Recruiting; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching and bonus

PTO

Vehicle allowance + gas card

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects in the Bay Area, including laboratory and office renovations. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field teams, clients, and leadership to ensure success.

The role requires 2-3+ years of PM experience in mechanical construction and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years PM experience in mechanical construction.
• Background as Project Engineer before PM.
• Strong understanding of budgets, labor management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience may substitute the degree.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with field and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical construction projects, typically ranging from $500K to $5M.
• Oversee approximately 5-7 active projects depending on size and schedule.
• Lead projects through preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, labor planning, execution, and closeout.
• Monitor budgets, costs, schedules, change orders, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate with foremen, field teams, clients, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Maintain regular presence at project sites across Silicon Valley and southern Peninsula as needed.
• Manage laboratory, office renovation, and other complex mechanical projects.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical construction

Budgeting

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects in the Bay Area, including laboratory and office renovations. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field teams, clients, and leadership to ensure success.

The role requires 2-3+ years of PM experience in mechanical construction and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).