Senior Project Manager

Gilbert, 5251 West 74th St., Edina, Minnesota, United States of America

Posted Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence company

For more than 40 years, it has been Gilbert's mission to provide outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Today, Gilbert employs more than 200 people in the Twin Cities market, and its clients represent a diverse range of technical market sectors, with specialization in the healthcare industry. Our fun, open and innovative culture is supported by forward thinking industry leaders who are united in collaboration and the pursuit of breakthrough ideas.

Gilbert’s philosophy includes mutual respect for all individuals, application of innovation and a rigorous serve-the-customer mentality. We create a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, interests and talents. We strive to give each person exposure to the widest array of experiences possible to help them grow further and faster than they could anywhere else.

Gilbert Mechanical is seeking a Senior Project Manager candidate capable of managing complex mechanical projects for a variety of customers. The skills required to accomplish this include careful planning, financial tracking, mechanical equipment knowledge, and strong communications. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing and vacation time. Salary to be determined based on education and experience.

• Sell mechanical construction projects to a variety of commercial customers
• Mentor other project managers
• Coordinate field personnel on projects sold
• Manage project costs
• Communicate scheduled activities with customers, subcontractors and field personnel
• Attend jobsite meetings as required
• Identify and resolve issues/conflicts as they arise
• Maintain and develop customer relationships.
• Manage, organize, and communicate bid documentation for an assigned bid.
• Read, understand, and assign cost to all bid related documents (drawings, specs, instructions to bidders).
• Electronically maintain records of all working documents and data to back up estimates.

• 5 years of experience in Mechanical construction
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Understanding and knowledge of mechanical systems, including sheet metal layout, plumbing/piping system design, equipment selection and knowledge of local mechanical codes
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work and produce a deliverable to a deadline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Competency with computerized estimating and digital take off software.
• Ability to manage both design build and plan/spec projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Base Salary: $105k-$145k. This role may be eligible for participation in discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance. Notes:
Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and work location, and may vary from the posted range. Hiring bonuses (and any guaranteed year-end bonuses) are administered under Company policy and are not earned until all stated conditions are met (e.g., active employment on the payment date). This posting reflects compensation at the time of posting and may be updated.

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission‑critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long‑term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq‑100 Index among its clients.

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