Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager Mechanical / Data Center Projects

This role leads large-scale mechanical construction projects, with a strong focus on HVAC systems for mission-critical facilities such as data centers, hospitals, and industrial plants. The Construction Project Manager acquires new business, builds and maintains strong client relationships, and oversees the full project lifecycle from estimating and contract support through execution, closeout, and customer handoff while meeting cost, quality, schedule, equipment utilization, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and acquire new business opportunities by developing and maintaining strong client relationships and delivering compelling presentations to prospective clients.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and contractual documents to develop a clear understanding of project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed project estimates, budgets, and schedules, and assist in project contract negotiations to ensure alignment with company and client expectations.
• Monitor adherence to project budgets, schedules, and quality standards through regular job site visits, progress reports, and performance evaluations.
• Attend job site meetings, safety meetings, and progress reviews to stay informed on field activities and to address issues proactively.
• Work closely with field supervision and crews to coordinate day-to-day construction activities and ensure safe, efficient execution of mechanical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to resolve design-related construction issues, including coordinating, processing, and obtaining timely approvals of project shop drawings.
• Keep customers fully informed of project progress, key milestones, and any significant issues that may affect design, schedule, or costs.
• Negotiate fee changes and manage change orders to reflect scope adjustments, ensuring transparency and alignment with client expectations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs to achieve project objectives efficiently and safely.
• Purchase equipment and standardized materials, and monitor the maintenance, safeguarding, and proper utilization of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Ensure equipment is properly repaired and maintained upon completion of each job, coordinating with appropriate internal teams or vendors.
• Manage administrative aspects of contracts, including change orders, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing, expenses, and collections, in close collaboration with administrative and accounting staff.
• Communicate all financial details, including budget status and cost trends, to appropriate internal and external stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with union field employees and local business representatives, participating in joint labor-management committees and apprenticeship subcommittees as needed.
• Develop a thorough understanding of applicable labor agreements and apply them appropriately in day-to-day project and workforce management.
• Lead the job closeout process, including resolution of punch list items, coordination and recording of as-built drawings to reflect all changes from original plans, and distribution of all operating and maintenance manuals to the customer.
• Strengthen customer relationships by hosting or participating in company-supported events, including community, athletic, and performing arts activities relevant to client interests.
• Participate in annual divisional and departmental meetings and social functions, representing the project team and contributing to broader organizational goals.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams and field crews, either…