Mechanical Project Manager

Job Title:

Mechanical Project Manager

Job Description

This role leads large-scale mechanical construction projects with a strong focus on MEP scope, typically valued at $20M or more. The Mechanical Project Manager develops, estimates, sells, and delivers multiple specialized, fast‑track projects while driving profitability, ensuring safety, and maintaining high technical standards. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and field teams, as well as direct oversight of project engineers and project coordinators.

The successful candidate will play a key role in business development, client relationship management, and team mentorship while supporting a major chip manufacturing facility project in a competitive, growing construction market.

Responsibilities

+ Take full ownership of project estimates, scoping, proposals, safety, and execution while meeting or exceeding departmental profitability goals.

+ Develop, estimate, sell, and manage multiple specialized, fast‑track mechanical construction projects using effective communication, negotiation, scheduling, tracking, document control, and cost/profitability forecasting.

+ Demonstrate a strong understanding of mechanical systems costing and value analysis to optimize project outcomes.

+ Communicate effectively with internal engineering teams to ensure complete designs that clearly convey scope within the established project budget.

+ Collaborate closely with internal manufacturing and fabrication teams to maintain a cohesive, supportive, and results‑driven project approach.

+ Attend coordination and model review meetings as required to support design integration and field execution.

+ Partner with business development teams to help secure new projects and expand the client base.

+ Develop and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships that support repeat business and referrals.

+ Review estimates prepared by project engineers and project coordinators and establish detailed project budgets.

+ Estimate, price, and negotiate change orders to protect project margins and maintain client satisfaction.

+ Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs to ensure accurate financial performance monitoring.

+ Manage the buyout of major equipment and subcontractors, including negotiation and contract coordination.

+ Expedite and track delivery of major equipment and materials to support project schedules and field productivity.

+ Maintain a working knowledge of general conditions, project scope, and contract and subcontract requirements.

+ Control and maintain project documentation in accordance with company standards and contractual obligations.

+ Collaborate with field supervision to plan, organize, and schedule work, including preparation of integrated project schedules.

+ Review contract drawings, detail drawings, and technical specifications to ensure accurate installation and compliance.

+ Prepare fabrication shop work packages, including detail drawing review, material takeoffs, procurement, and fabrication labor budgeting.

+ Ensure full compliance with company safety programs on all jobsites and promote a strong safety culture.

+ Provide proactive, clear, and timely communication to all project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.

+ Train, mentor, and supervise Project Engineers and Project Coordinators, providing coaching and performance feedback.

+ Support and collaborate with superintendents, foremen, engineers, detailers, and management to deliver high‑quality, profitable projects.

+ Demonstrate professionalism at all times and uphold the company's core values in daily decision‑making and interactions.

+ Maintain regular attendance and punctuality as essential functions of the role.

Essential Skills

+ A minimum of 1+ years of experience as a project manager for large projects overseeing MEP scope, or 3+ years of experience as a project engineer ready for promotion to project manager.

+ Experience managing projects with a minimum of $20M in scope, including direct responsibility for schedule, budget, and quality.

+ Direct experience managing billings and financials on…