SR PROJECT MANAGER (Commercial MEP Construction))

Branch; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Charlottesville is seeking a collaborative and driven Senior Project Manager to oversee MEP projects. This role requires 7-10 years of relevant experience in general contracting or MEP trades. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and coordinating activities with the project team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable managing multiple projects. This is a full-time role expected to involve over 40 hours a week, emphasizing a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of industry experience, preferably in general contracting and MEP trades.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of construction estimating and project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all MEP activities with the project team and Superintendent.
• Responsible for project financial management associated with the MEP scope.
• Prepare and maintain project construction schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Budgets/Cost Control

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

People Management

Delivering High Quality Work

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Vista

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Summary

Hopkins | Lacy, the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, (MEP) Division of Branch is searching for a collaborative and driven Senior Project Manager to join our well-established, growing company. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for driving projects to completion on time and within budget while providing an exceptional experience for our clients, as well as our design and subcontractor partners.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate all MEP activities with the Superintendent and project team.
• Responsible for project financial and change management associated with the MEP Scope of work.
• Organize, understand, and maintain up-to-date contract documents.
• Prepare and update the project construction schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent and required subcontractor input. Coordinate schedule requirements with the GC/CM to ensure MEP work is properly scheduled and planned in the GC/CM schedule.
• Organize, track, forecast and manage project labor and materials to ensure production achieves the required project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate the intent and implementation of the final project MEP budget.
• Jointly, with estimating team members, review and issue all MEP subcontracts.
• Prepare and maintain a master MEP submittal schedule and submittal log.
• Receive, review, document, and administrate the resolution to all project-specific issues.
• Assist the Superintendent in implementation and coordination of Hopkins | Lacy on-site quality control and safety procedures.
• Receive, review, and process all MEP Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal forms.
• Lead BIM/coordination and manage the MEP trades and design team through the process.
• Manage the equipment start‑up, commissioning and owner training requirements for MEP systems.
• Review, evaluate and process all change management for the identified electrical scope of work.
• Prepare and distribute all MEP Change Orders and associated budget revisions.
• Oversight of all MEP project administrative logs and close‑out activities.
• Drive the importance of a safety‑first mindset to everyone touching the project.
• Comfortable managing multiple MEP projects at varying stages within a lifecycle.
• Foster and cultivate a team culture that aligns with Hopkins | Lacy's mission and values.
• Exhibits Hopkins | Lacy's commitment to excellence through meeting and exceeding both internal and external client and other project stakeholders’ expectations and displaying only the utmost integrity.
• Assist in the mentoring, training, and growth of other employee‑owners.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Construction estimating, means and methods, accounting, document administration, and a thorough understanding of industry practices.
• Application of LEED certifications is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• 7-10 years of industry experience, preferably in general contracting and MEP trades.
• Previous experience managing employees preferred.
• Experience with MS Project, Vista, Procore, and Bluebeam preferred.

Competencies

• Budgets/Cost Control
• Negotiation Skills
• People Management
• Project Management
• Managing Resources
• Delivering High Quality Work

Travel

Some periodic travel will be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will potentially supervise three or more employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on‑call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market

Charlottesville

Nearest Secondary Market

Virginia