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Project Manager – Mechanical Systems

Company: EMCOR Services Betlem – a leading provider of HVAC, refrigeration, controls, ductwork, and piping systems for new construction, renovation, and retrofit projects.

The Project Manager will lead all mechanical systems aspects of a construction project, including scoping and evaluating subcontractors, reviewing shop drawings and design drawings, coordinating field activities, and assisting in the development of mechanical systems. The role ensures successful completion of projects while producing top‑quality results.

You are a natural leader capable of switching seamlessly between managing a team and interacting with senior executives. You excel in communicating in writing and in person, building relationships, negotiating effectively, and managing multiple projects under time constraints. Your strong analytical and decision‑making skills drive operational excellence.

• Oversee site work for Design/Build electrical, HVAC, controls, plumbing, and lighting.
• Ensure appropriate design/construction coordination is completed.
• Manage the quality control program for mechanical systems.
• Develop project schedules.
• Coordinate activities leading up to and including demolition, installation, commissioning, and certification of mechanical systems.
• Ensure all job safety requirements are coordinated and followed by site personnel.
• Interview and assist with selection of subcontractors for each project.
• Manage day‑to‑day subcontractor activities related to mechanical systems.
• Review and approve monthly requisitions and change orders.
• Conduct site walks to ensure work progresses according to schedule, including updates.
• Communicate with personnel to keep coordination on track with the schedule.
• Work with the design team to develop solutions to coordination items.
• Review all mechanical submittals and coordinate equipment and material purchases.
• Coordinate major tooling and rentals required for projects.
• Identify and manage problems before, during, and after construction.
• Provide job cost analysis, including labor hours forecasting and monthly forecasting.
• Work with contract administrators to ensure bonding, insurance, DBE requirements, progress billings, and project documentation are correct and submitted timely.
• Obtain inspection and testing documentation.
• Oversee mechanical systems contractors and commissioning.
• Coordinate with owner third‑party contractors or testing agencies.
• Obtain all mechanical close‑out documentation (as‑built drawings, attic stock, O&Ms).
• Coordinate multi‑trade portions of the project (e.g., electrical and controls).
• Develop and monitor equipment delivery logs and organize submittal process for long‑lead items first.
• Attend weekly owner, subcontractor, coordination, and field meetings.
• Obtain approval/sign‑off from changes.
• Develop work lists and complete mechanical systems punch list.
• Manage commissioning and testing requirements.
• Manage close‑out of mechanical systems related systems and contracts.
• Provide estimating support for change orders and new projects.
• Conduct post‑job review meetings to review successes and shortcomings.
• Coordinate owner training and turnover.
• Direct all parties to successfully complete health and safety inspections.
• Coordinate between trades and documents to ensure electrical requirements for mechanical are correct (light power match, etc.).
• Review scope of work documents including mechanical plans, specifications, client needs, and design‑build information to prepare labor, material, and equipment estimates.
• Attend site visits and walkthroughs as required.

• 5+ years’ progressive experience as a Project Manager on mechanical systems or 10+ years as a foreman on mechanical construction projects.
• Strong financial understanding of cost reporting and related processes.
• Working knowledge of construction and project management tools and software.
• 3+ years’ experience managing others.
• Extensive computer knowledge:
  Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), internet, and e‑mail.
• Possession of minimum OSHA 30‑hour training.

$60,000 – $85,000 depending on experience and expertise.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• College Coach program.
• Employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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