Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Do you enjoy creating job proposals and managing projects? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and fast paced environment that is challenging and exciting?

As a Project Manager
, you will have the opportunity to hone your project management skills by procuring, planning, coordinating and executing typically 5 active HVAC Commercial construction projects with budgets ranging from $20M - $40M and 3 proposals in the pipeline. You will play a vital role in the bidding process and develop strong relationships to generate retention and new project opportunities. If you are project focused and highly skilled in time management, please keep reading.

• Becomes familiar with the company’s service mission, core values, culture, history, core services offered and how Silicon Valley Mechanical (SVM) differentiates itself from competitors.
• Partners with a Project Manager (PM) and initially serves PE responsibilities to fully understand the needs of different projects and the expectations of SVM.
• Learns the SVM process to run financial reports, manage material costs, billings, and labor costs.
• Attends milestone reviews, monthly production meetings, pre job, post job meetings and WIP meetings taking thorough notes and asks insightful questions as needed.

• Shadows a senior PM or Project Executive (PX) to learn the estimating and bidding process and to learn the procedures to effectively communicate with the field team.
• Begins to execute monthly/weekly cost reporting, process to run job cost summaries, and forecasting with supervision from a senior PM and direction from Finance Manager.
• Communicates with the project Foreman for requests and feedback from the field and to check in on cost summary, labor hours, forecasts for remaining costs of equipment and material.
• Attends and learns the process for executing successful kickoff meetings with engineering and the detailing team to discuss coordination with external partners, GCs and the field team.

• Is 100% proficient in understanding the PE role and begins to delegate tasks to PEs as a PM with supervision from a senior PM.
• Manages, as the lead, 1 - 3 projects with the supervision of a senior PM or PX and continues to further understand financial reports and how to effectively schedule and manage each project.

• Is fully independent in the PM role and learns the process for more complex projects and manages 3 - 5 projects with minimal supervision of a senior PM or PX.
• At 18 months
  , continues to own the proposal process at 90% proficiency and continues to develop skills by asking insightful questions and applying feedback and learnings.
• At 24 months
  , has developed strong relationships with GCs and is involved in the negotiations with the supervision of a PX.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience as an HVAC Project Manager or similar experience required.
• Proven experience managing small teams/building teams required.
• Demonstrates proficiency using estimating software, fastDUCT and fastPIPE highly preferred.
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other design software a must.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse range of project budgets a must.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with customers a must.
• Outstanding ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written a must.

This is a full-time exempt position. The compensation for this role is $150,000 - $210,000 annually and is based on experience and skillset.

• Health: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life & Disability Insurance / FSA
• Well-Being
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  Robust Maternity & Paternity Leave / EAP / Paid Holidays / PTO / Sick Leave / Interactive Breakroom
• Financial Wellness
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  Deferred Compensation Plan/ 401k w/ Employer Contribution / Employee Referral Bonus / “Positive Pulse”
• Community Investment
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  Volunteer Opportunities / Team Building Activities / Employee Activities

As a Project Manager the Mechanical Contracting Industry, there are certain physical requirements you should be aware of. These requirements ensure that you are capable of performing the necessary tasks safely and effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants who may not be able to fulfil certain aspects of the role. The key physical requirements for this role are outlined below:

• This role may involve physical activity including walking, standing, and driving while moving around the office and visiting construction sites.
• This role may be required to lift equipment, materials or tools up to 50 lbs.
• This role may be required to work at elevated heights and in various work conditions when overseeing installations and other project processes.
• This role may be required to navigate through confined spaces such as mechanical rooms,…