Sr. MEP Project Manager

Build RPO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Best Place to Work recognition

Career growth

Professional development

Job summary

Build RPO is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead massive mechanical construction initiatives across data centers, healthcare, pharma, and tech sectors. You will guide high-performing teams, shape project outcomes, and drive multimillion-dollar programs from kickoff to close.

The role emphasizes safety, schedule, cost control, and client relationships, with opportunities for professional growth within a Best Place to Work environment and exposure to advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in Mechanical Construction, with HVAC, Piping, and Plumbing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with construction management software and strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Self-motivated with excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead complex mechanical projects and project teams involving HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical pipe systems from start to finish, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
• Ensure site safety compliance and requirements are executed, including safety plans, audits, and pre-task planning.
• Coordinate with Design and Engineering to develop permit drawings and overall build plans.
• Verify plans, submittals, and RFIs are followed for installation.
• Develop advanced project schedules for all contracted scopes of work.
• Manage financial budgeting and forecasting for the project from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Owners, General Contractors, Vendors, and Subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Piping systems

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Budgeting

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

This is a career defining opportunity for a proven mechanical construction leader who wants to make a measurable impact on large, complex, mission critical projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will guide major work across data centers, healthcare, pharma, and advanced technology, leading high performing teams, shaping project outcomes, and helping build the future of a fast growing industry leader. If you are motivated by challenge, growth, recognition, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on multimillion dollar work, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

Build RPO is partnering with one of the fastest growing mechanical construction firms in the United States, a company recognized among the Top 10 nationally and known as a Best Place to Work. The organization is built around innovation, growth, accountability, and professional development, with exposure to advanced technologies and a culture that empowers talented people to excel, collaborate, and advance their careers.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and lead complex mechanical projects and project teams involving HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical pipe systems from start to finish, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and client satisfaction
• Ensure site safety compliance and requirements are executed, including site specific safety plans, audits, pick plans, toolbox talks, and pre task planning
• Coordinate with the Design and Engineering Team to develop permit drawings, update progress drawings, generate record drawings, and establish overall build plans for project scope
• Verify that all plans, specifications, and project materials are delivered and installed based on approved submittals and RFIs
• Manage and mentor other Project Managers, providing coaching to support their professional growth
• Coordinate subcontractors by defining scope of work, preparing and issuing contracts, managing changes, and planning their schedules
• Develop advanced project schedules for all contracted scopes of work
• Manage the financial budgeting and forecasting for the project from start to finish
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including Owners, General Contractors, Vendors, and Subcontractors
• Communicate regularly and effectively with field personnel, fabrication shops, warehouse managers, Safety, and Service teams

What We’re Looking For:

• 5 plus years of experience as a Project Manager in Mechanical Construction, with experience in HVAC, Piping, and Plumbing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of HVAC and piping systems, building products, construction details and design, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards preferred
• Familiarity with construction management software packages and overall strong computer skills
• Proficiency in P6 or Microsoft Project
• Self motivated with excellent time and project management skills
• Strong personal commitment to long term and meaningful goals
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and effectively multi task with changing priorities
• Demonstrated confidence in expertise and a proactive approach to researching and finding the right solutions
• Personable, high energy, and able to demonstrate ownership, leadership, and commitment to high impact projects

What We Offer:

• Exciting opportunity to lead immense, mission critical projects for some of the top industries
• Competitive base salary, project success and discretionary bonuses
• Employee ownership with a culture of pride, accountability, and shared responsibility
• A high growth, supportive culture recognized as a Best Place to Work
• Employee empowerment, professional development, and long term career growth opportunities
• Exposure to cutting edge projects and technology in one of the Top 10 mechanical construction companies nationwide