What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Project Manager position at AMS Industries?
Project Manager
Reporting to the Project Executive, the Onsite Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of highly complex mechanical and MEP systems. This position requires an individual with expertise in design/engineering coordination, estimating, construction management, and strong client-facing communication. The Onsite Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the field, subcontractors, and client representatives, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
The Role
The Onsite Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of highly complex mechanical and MEP systems. This position requires an individual with expertise in design/engineering coordination, estimating, construction management, and strong client-facing communication.
You'll manage the full project lifecycle onsite, from planning through closeout, with a focus on mission critical standards, reliability, and uptime requirements, coordinating daily with field superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure seamless execution of work. Beyond interpreting plans and specifications into actionable field tasks, you'll track schedules, costs, manpower, and equipment while preparing RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, change orders, and progress billings, and negotiating subcontractor and vendor quotations for the best value.
What You'll Own
- Manage the full project lifecycle onsite, from planning through closeout, with a focus on mission critical standards, reliability, and uptime requirements.
- Coordinate daily with field superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure seamless execution of work.
- Interpret and communicate plans, specifications, and technical documents into actionable field tasks.
- Monitor and track project schedules, costs, manpower, and equipment to meet project deadlines and financial objectives.
- Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, change orders, and progress billings.
- Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure scope alignment and best value.
- Ensure strict adherence to quality assurance, safety, and compliance standards, especially those specific to mission critical environments.
- Lead onsite project meetings and provide accurate reporting to both internal leadership and client stakeholders.
- Identify risks and proactively implement strategies to resolve issues before they impact project performance.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of project management experience in HVAC/MEP construction, with at least 2 years supporting mission critical or large-scale commercial projects preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction logistics, job cost accounting, and project financials.
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project) and familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Autodesk Build, Spectrum ERP, or equivalent).
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Onsite Project Manager
Commercial · LaPorte, IN · Full-Time
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000