What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Project Manager position at General Sheet Metal?
Ready to lead high-impact mechanical projects with a company known for putting people first? General Sheet Metal (GSM) is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to join our growing team.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of Oregon’s Best Companies to Work For.
Why You’ll Love Working at GSM
At GSM, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, teams, and community. You’ll find a culture grounded in collaboration, strong leadership, and meaningful work aligned with our core values.
You’ll experience:
· A safe and supportive workplace
· A collaborative, high-performing team culture
· Meaningful projects
· A company mission rooted in building successful people and delivering exceptional results
Building Success Together - It’s What We Do Here!
Team– We got your back
Together, we win and lose as a team! We will maintain a safe and supportive work environment – with our words, actions, and behaviors.
Transparency – Keep it real
We act with integrity and are committed to having respectful, open, direct, and timely conversations with our coworkers, clients, and customers, no matter how difficult.
Innovation – No dumb ideas
We promote a growth mindset by exploring new ideas and collaborating at all levels.
Reliability – 100% say/do ratio
We keep our commitments.
Standout Benefits
- 100% employer-sponsored healthcare & wellness plan for employees and dependents
- Access to a personal Financial Planner
- 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays
- Tax savings programs for dependent care & medical expenses
- Life insurance, voluntary AFLAC plans (including short-term disability), EAP, and other perks
- 100% ESOP Company
General Description/Job Purpose:
As a Mechanical Project Manager at GSM, you’ll manage large, complex, projects safely, on time, and within budget—while building strong partnerships with clients, vendors, and trade partners. You’ll be the driver of project execution, proactively removing obstacles and ensuring your team has what they need to succeed.
This position includes regular jobsite visits and attendance at required project meetings. This position requires directing the work effort on the project as well as providing mentorship/training support for PE's.
Duties/Functions/Accountabilities:
Project Planning & Tracking
- Understand scope and specifications for GSM, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers
- Create equipment release schedules based on execution strategy
- Clearly define team roles and responsibilities
- Responsible to understand the specifications of our scope of work and of subcontractors and equipment suppliers after award of project. Clearly define roles of project personnel.
- Communicate the budget and track all modifications of scope, via RFI’s and/or change orders.
- Ensure team understands the notification time frames and requirements
- Responsible to determine and schedule preplanning meetings, project kick offs, mid-term, and job close outs.
- Accountable to prepare and submit timely WIP reports monthly and accurately forecast cost to complete.
- Accountable to create schedule of values, budgets, and assign cost codes based upon the overall execution plan working closely with project team.
Documentation & Control
- Review/verify subcontracts and major equipment purchase orders
- Sign off on invoices and maintain accurate document tracking
- Maintain strong document control and ensure teams always have the latest RFIs, drawings, and schedules
- Ensure submittal packages are compiled, submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to release
- Process monthly billings on each project under construction per Contract requirements and GSM guidelines
Communication & Leadership
- Serve as the central point of contact for customers, GSM team, and subcontractors
- Manage project correspondence promptly and professionally
- Provide and receive constructive feedback
- Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal partners
Change Management
- Prepare and submit change orders quickly and accurately
- Create change order budgets, support documentation, and negotiate with customers
- Obtain signed EWAs as required
Team Support & Growth
- Partner with Sales/Estimating to secure future opportunities
- Support estimate reviews prior to bid submissions to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Required
- 6–8 years of project management experience in HVAC or the construction industry (or equivalent)
- GED/Diploma
- Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and active listening
- Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Customer-service mindset and team-oriented approach
- Basic financial/cash flow understanding
- Detail-driven, high standards for accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred (But Not Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field