Senior Project Manager

Upchurch; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale mechanical construction projects, guiding teams through pre-construction to close-out. The role emphasizes profitability, client relations, and cross-functional leadership across HVAC, plumbing, and process piping in commercial settings.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing multi-million-dollar projects, strong financial skills, and the ability to travel to project sites and regional offices as needed.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience managing mechanical construction projects.
• Proven track record leading multi-million-dollar projects.
• Expert knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets, forecasts, and contracts.
• Proficient in Procore, Viewpoint, Bluebeam; excellent communication and leadership.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and regional offices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex mechanical projects.
• Manage pre-construction efforts, estimates, and constructability reviews.
• Develop budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and manpower.
• Serve as executive client and contractor liaison.
• Guide project teams including PMs, APMs, and engineers.
• Review contracts, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Monitor performance metrics: productivity, cost, risk, cash flow.
• Collaborate with field leadership to ensure safe, high-quality installs.
• Drive Lean, prefab opportunities, and process improvements.
• Assist in hiring and developing PM talent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Project management

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Viewpoint

Job description

Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing complex and large-scale mechanical construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. This role ensures strategic alignment, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple projects. The SPM mentors project teams, builds strong client relationships, and collaborates across departments to ensure project success in the HVAC, plumbing, and process piping scopes within commercial construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-value or technically complex mechanical projects.
• Drive pre-construction efforts including estimating support, scope definition, and constructability reviews.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and manpower planning.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Guide and oversee project management teams including Project Managers, APMs, and Project Engineers.
• Review and approve contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and billing.
• Monitor project performance metrics including productivity, cost, risk, and cash flow.
• Partner with field leadership and safety managers to ensure safe, high-quality installations.
• Resolve complex challenges in design coordination, logistics, and resource management.
• Support strategic initiatives such as Lean construction practices, prefab opportunities, and process improvements.
• Assist in hiring, developing, and retaining top project management talent.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience managing mechanical construction projects in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar projects to successful completion.
• Expert knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping systems, and construction sequencing.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts, and contract compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management software (Procore, Viewpoint, etc.).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and regional offices as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.