Mechanical Project Manager

Summary

The Mechanical Project Manager I oversees assigned projects from initiation through completion while ensuring customer satisfaction, safety, quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, innovative, analytical, and capable of handling multiple priorities, deadlines, and a fast-paced environment. Daily responsibilities include scope management, schedule development, resource coordination, risk mitigation, reporting, documentation, and communication. This role requires strong decision-making abilities, independent judgment, and effective communication with field personnel, administrative staff, vendors, and customers.

Benefits

• Robust 401 (k) program with safe harbor and profit share (no match required)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 Paid holidays
• Collaborative and supportive culture

Responsibilities

· Apply practical experience in mechanical construction to effectively manage all phases of the project

· Read and fully understand all contract language, and implement it into project management practices

· Monitor, build, and maintain the project schedule

· Understand mechanical systems to identify risks, conflicts, and cost impacts before they affect project execution

· Notify the customer and/or general contractor of any delays or scope changes within the contracted timeline and document all communications according to company procedures

· Monitor, forecast, and manage all job costs to keep projections and WIP (Work in Progress) accurate

· Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and summarize the progress of projects

· Maintain knowledge of B&D QA Program, Safety Plan, change order process controls, and implementing procedures

· Maintain knowledge of BIM/ VDC, 3D Construction, and Trimble layout, and apply these tools to project execution

· Oversee, support, and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in projects

· Serve as the primary contact for any questions regarding the project

· Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects and communicate changes to project team members to ensure proper execution and escalations

· Track and report project hours and expenses, as well as draft and manage budgets

· Maintain an extensive understanding of project scope concepts, practices, policies, and procedures

· Manage and obtain overall project approvals

· Direct the overall strategic direction of projects

· Monitor project progress and schedule requirements, and determine actions needed to ensure completion

· Understand business needs, processes, programs, systems, and concepts to develop clear, thorough project plans

· Manage customer-initiated change requests and enhance project design and quality if required

· Read and understand construction drawings/specs accurately to determine their impact on the scope, budget, and schedule of the project

· Develop project plans that meet contractual requirements and establish project objectives addressing the scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements

· Conduct routine inspections/walk-down activities to remedy any issues

· Responsible for reviewing estimates for potential jobs and preparing change orders and cost estimates

· Coordinate material and procurement efforts as needed

· Fully engage and ensure adherence to B&D’s Prefabrication Policies and Procedures

· Apply applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations

· Required to use discretion and independent judgment as needed

· Promote and enforce a positive safety culture

· Develop and foster long-term relationships with internal and external customers

· Visit job sites regularly

· Represent B&D’s Mission, Vision, and Values

· Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing

· Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements is to be expected on job sites

· The job requires intermediate computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills

· Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned

Education and Experience

· A minimum of 5 years of project management experience, including experience with mechanical systems

· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant field required

· A State Journeyman license may substitute for the degree

· Relevant work experience may substitute for the required degree or license

· Project Management Certification desired but not required

· OSHA 10 certification desired but not required