Senior Mechanical Projects Leader

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Project Executive to lead the mechanical division's portfolio of projects and the Project Managers who run them. You will be accountable for financial performance, schedule, safety, and quality, while serving as a senior contact with Customers, Owners, and regulators.

You will shape business development and estimating strategy, build the project management team, and promote collaboration across divisions to maximize backlog and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 15+ years in mechanical contracting with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Experience with P&L, forecasting, and multi-project oversight.
• Proven bid/estimation, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of job costing and labor metrics; familiarity with union labor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of mechanical projects and Project Managers with profit and cash flow responsibility.
• Serve as senior point of contact for Customers, Owners, and authorities; negotiate contracts and resolve disputes.
• Lead pursuit and estimating strategy for new work; review bids and vendor offers.
• Develop long-term relationships to build backlog and repeat business.
• Approve forecasts, job costs, change orders, and pay applications; drive metrics.
• Oversee contract/change order processes, including terms and claims management.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and coordinate across divisions.
• Support field teams with on-site leadership and project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project leadership

P&L accountability

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Penta

OnBase

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Project Executive to lead the mechanical division's portfolio of projects and the Project Managers who run them. You will be accountable for financial performance, schedule, safety, and quality, while serving as a senior contact with Customers, Owners, and regulators.

You will shape business development and estimating strategy, build the project management team, and promote collaboration across divisions to maximize backlog and value.