Project Manager - Construction

Ketchum & Walton is a trusted manufacturers’ representative serving industry leaders in Noise Control, HVAC Equipment, and Indoor Air Quality. We help clients achieve greater efficiency and cost savings through innovative solutions in air filtration, architectural and interior noise control, HVAC systems, and vibration isolation.

We’re proud to partner with top-tier manufacturers who are committed to continuous improvement, cutting-edge research, and advancing technology. Our work environment reflects these values—creative, collaborative, and focused on solving complex problems for our clients.

At Ketchum & Walton, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We’re a team that thinks strategically, works collectively, and strives to be a world-class organization. If you’re driven, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate is a technically curious, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of projects from start to finish. They are methodical and organized, communicate technical information clearly, and take pride in accuracy and high-quality execution. They work effectively independently while collaborating closely with customers, sales teams, engineers, manufacturers, and field partners. They bring an ownership mindset, strong follow-through, and a desire to continually deepen their technical expertise while improving processes and customer solutions.

• Provide technical and application support to Sales Engineers, including estimating, project scoping, product selection, and engineered solutions.
• Review construction drawings and specifications and develop technical packages, submittals, shop drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and engineering partners regarding technical requirements, availability, lead times, and product applications.

• Manage projects from award through completion, coordinating procurement, production releases, material delivery, change orders, installation, and closeout.
• Coordinate internal teams, customers, manufacturers, and external labor partners to maintain schedules and project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, field measurements, equipment commissioning, and start-ups as needed.
• Ensure projects are completed accurately, invoiced promptly, and properly documented.

• Ensure installations and project deliverables meet K&W quality and safety standards.
• Build strong customer relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and reliable follow-through.
• Identify and resolve technical or project challenges while proactively communicating risks and solutions.

• Maintain technical documentation, training resources, and manufacturer information for engineered equipment.
• Support the evaluation and onboarding of new products and manufacturer partners through research, training, factory visits, and technical review.
• Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and customer solutions based on project experience and feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical contracting, engineering, HVAC, vibration isolation, or mechanical equipment systems preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, vibration control, seismic applications, building codes, and relevant industry standards.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office; experience with…