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 include actively pursuing and acquiring new business opportunities by developing and maintaining strong client relationships and delivering compelling presentations to prospective clients. The role involves reviewing and interpreting project plans, specifications, and contractual documents to develop a clear understanding of project scope and requirements. Detailed project estimates, budgets, and schedules are prepared, and project contract negotiations are assisted to ensure alignment with company and client expectations.

Adherence to project budgets, schedules, and quality standards is monitored through regular job site visits, progress reports, and performance evaluations. Job site meetings, safety meetings, and progress reviews are attended to stay informed on field activities and to address issues proactively. Coordination of day-to-day construction activities and safe, efficient execution of mechanical scopes of work is ensured by working closely with field supervision and crews.

Design-related construction issues are resolved by collaborating with architects and engineers, including coordinating, processing, and obtaining timely approvals of project shop drawings. Customers are kept fully informed of project progress, key milestones, and any significant issues that may affect design, schedule, or costs. Fee changes and change orders are negotiated and managed to reflect scope adjustments, ensuring transparency and alignment with client expectations.

Manpower, equipment, tools, and supply needs are planned, organized, directed, and coordinated to achieve project objectives efficiently and safely. Equipment and materials are purchased, maintained, safeguarded, and properly utilized. Equipment is repaired and maintained upon completion of each job, coordinating with appropriate internal teams or vendors. Administrative aspects of contracts, including change orders, rental equipment, timesheet coding, billing, expenses, and collections, are managed in close collaboration with administrative and accounting staff.

Financial details, including budget status and cost trends, are communicated to appropriate internal and external stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. Sound working relationships with union field employees and local business representatives are developed and maintained, participating in joint labor-management committees and apprenticeship subcommittees as needed. Applicable labor agreements are thoroughly understood and applied appropriately in day-to-day project and workforce management.

The job closeout process is led, 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. Customer relationships are strengthened by hosting or participating in company-supported events, including community, athletic, and performing arts activities relevant to client interests. Annual divisional and departmental meetings and social functions are participated in, representing the project team and contributing to broader organizational goals.

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