Senior Project Manager

Upchurch; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and cert. aid

Job summary

Upchurch, a full-service building engineering company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex HVAC, plumbing, and process piping projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will mentor teams, build client relationships, and drive profitability across multiple sites.

You will supervise budgets, schedules, and procurement while coordinating with field leadership to deliver safe, high-quality installations on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years managing mechanical construction projects in commercial/industrial settings.
• Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping systems, and construction sequencing.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and contract compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of high-value mechanical projects.
• Guide pre-construction efforts including estimating support and constructability reviews.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and manpower planning.
• Serve as executive contact for clients, GCs, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee PM teams including PMs, APMs, and Project Engineers.
• Review contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and billing.
• Monitor productivity, cost, risk, and cash flow metrics.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure safe, high-quality installations.
• Mentor and retain top project management talent.

Skills

Project management leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

HVAC/plumbing/piping knowledge

Strong communication & negotiation

Travel to project sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

OSHA 30 certification

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.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Design-build or CMAR experience preferred.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination and prefabrication strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay 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.