Mechanical Construction Manager

Mechanical Construction Manager

Location: NYC Metro Area

Salary: $120,000 – $180,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

My Client is seeking an experienced Technical Construction Manager to oversee complex HVAC and mechanical construction projects across the New York metropolitan area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on construction professional who enjoys solving problems, managing site operations, and taking ownership of projects from execution through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities across active project sites, coordinating subcontractors, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project delivery within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ensuring safety, quality, and performance standards are maintained.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges on-site, finding practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage project scope changes, budgets, schedules, and resources while maintaining successful project delivery.
• Identify, develop, and present additional project opportunities and upgrades to clients.
• Evaluate energy efficiency improvements and building performance measures prior to implementation.
• Take full ownership of construction execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver an excellent customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing and delivering construction projects.
• Strong background in HVAC, mechanical construction, or building services.
• Experience overseeing technical project execution, subcontractors, and on-site operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to make decisions under pressure.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Positive, resilient, and collaborative approach to teamwork.

Location & Travel Requirements:

This is a predominantly field-based position, requiring approximately 4–5 days per week on active project sites across NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, and the wider Greater New York region, with occasional travel to Philadelphia.

Candidates must be based within commuting distance of the NYC metropolitan area and comfortable with regional travel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $120,000 – $180,000, dependent on experience and location.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance programme and telemedicine services.
• Minimum of 15 days' annual vacation.
• 10 paid public holidays and 5 personal/sick days.
• Additional paid time off during the year-end holiday closure.
• Ongoing technical training, professional development, and mentorship.
• Collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects and see them through from design to completion.