Senior Mechanical Projects Manager - HVAC & Facilities

University of California; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plan options

Retirement plan match up to 8%

Generous leave + holidays

UNE tuition waiver for employees

Job summary

University of New England is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage repair, replacement, upgrade, and installation projects in existing facilities with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, and related systems. This role supports reliable building operations, energy efficiency, and code compliance.

The position works with facility managers, contractors, vendors, and engineers to identify needs, develop scopes of work, ensure safe and efficient project completion,

Qualifications

• Some post-secondary education or related training in construction management, project management, engineering, facilities management, or a related field and Five or more years of experience managing mechanical installation, repair, replacement, facilities maintenance, capital renewal, or deferred maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installation, repair, replacement, and upgrade projects in existing facilities, including HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, steam, hot water, hydronic heating and cooling, pumps, valves, piping, domestic hot water, fuel systems, and related building systems.
• Assess mechanical system issues, develop scopes of work, obtain pricing, coordinate contractors, and oversee project completion.
• Track project budgets, expenditures, schedules, contractor performance, work quality, documentation, and closeout requirements.
• Provide technical direction and support to Mechanical Maintenance staff on complex HVAC, plumbing, boiler, controls, and mechanical system issues.
• Coordinate with outside contractors, service vendors, engineers, fuel suppliers, and material suppliers to support campus mechanical operations and special projects.
• Support regular inspections of mechanical systems to identify needed maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, project activity, equipment history, inspections, and closeout documentation.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new maintenance staff as needed.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, proposals, and contractor recommendations related to mechanical systems.
• Monitor project progress, contractor performance, work quality, safety practices, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist with planning for aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, equipment replacement, energy conservation, and mechanical system improvements.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Maintenance planning

Energy efficiency

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

University of New England is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage repair, replacement, upgrade, and installation projects in existing facilities with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, and related systems. This role supports reliable building operations, energy efficiency, and code compliance.

The position works with facility managers, contractors, vendors, and engineers to identify needs, develop scopes of work, ensure safe and efficient project completion,