Senior Project Manager

GH Engage; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage is seeking a Senior Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead complex commercial HVAC and plumbing projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will own project performance, safety, schedule and finances while guiding project teams and mentoring future leaders. Strong client-facing skills and a deep understanding of mechanical systems are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Significant experience managing commercial HVAC, plumbing or mechanical construction projects.
• Proven responsibility for project budgets, schedules, field labor and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, installation methods and construction sequencing.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, equipment procurement and project buyout.
• Ability to review mechanical drawings, specifications, contracts and detailed project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, forecasting, change-order management and cost control.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience mentoring project or field personnel.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and several competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial mechanical projects from initial planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Take responsibility for safety, quality, schedule and profitability.
• Review contracts, estimates, drawings and specs to set scope and strategy.
• Develop budgets, cost codes, procurement schedules and labor forecasts.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Oversee installation of HVAC, plumbing, piping and mechanical systems.
• Manage procurement and negotiate major equipment and subcontractor packages.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders and docs.
• Lead meetings and report to clients and senior management.
• Maintain relationships with owners, GCs, subs, vendors and design teams.
• Support business development by maintaining client relationships and pursuing opportunities.
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant PMs to develop future leaders.
• Ensure smooth transition from estimating to field execution.
• Promote a strong safety culture across teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or related discipline considered

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Mechanical Construction)

An established and growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex commercial HVAC and plumbing projects.

This individual will take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout, with responsibility for financial performance, scheduling, procurement, field operations and client relationships. The Senior Project Manager will also provide leadership to project teams and support the development of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial mechanical projects from initial planning through commissioning and closeout
• Take overall responsibility for project safety, quality, schedule and profitability
• Review contracts, estimates, drawings and specifications to establish project scope and execution strategy
• Develop project budgets, cost codes, procurement schedules and labor forecasts
• Monitor job costs, productivity, cash flow, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting
• Oversee the installation of HVAC, plumbing, piping and associated mechanical systems
• Manage procurement and negotiate major equipment, material and subcontractor packages
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders and project documentation
• Partner with superintendents and field leadership to manage manpower, productivity and construction schedules
• Identify financial, contractual and operational risks and implement corrective action
• Lead project meetings and provide clear reporting to clients and senior management
• Manage relationships with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors and design teams
• Support business development by maintaining client relationships and identifying future project opportunities
• Mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and help develop future leaders
• Ensure a smooth transition from estimating and preconstruction into field execution
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project teams

Requirements

• At least 10 years of construction project management experience
• Significant experience managing commercial HVAC, plumbing or mechanical construction projects
• Proven responsibility for project budgets, schedules, field labor and financial performance
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, installation methods and construction sequencing
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, equipment procurement and project buyout
• Ability to review mechanical drawings, specifications, contracts and detailed project schedules
• Strong knowledge of job costing, forecasting, change-order management and cost control
• Demonstrated leadership and experience mentoring project or field personnel
• Excellent client-facing, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and several competing priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent mechanical construction experience will be considered

This is an opportunity to join a well-established mechanical contractor with a strong pipeline of work, lead major projects and play an important role in the continued growth of its project-management team.