Project Manager – Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Project Manager – Mechanical Construction

Generous base salary: $90-110K DOE & bonus program plus many more perks!

Location: Charlottesville, VA | Full-time, on-site

Ready to lead complex mechanical construction projects from the office—guiding project teams, managing financial performance, and building strong customer relationships? Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a primarily office-based leadership role.

This is not a field Project Manager position; you’ll oversee project execution and partner with Superintendents and field teams to keep work on track.

With more than 50 years of experience serving commercial customers, our client works across new construction, mechanical service, industrial refrigeration, special projects, and manufacturing.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary and bonus program
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Personal leave, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
• Car allowance and fuel card
• Phone allowance or company phone
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Employee referral incentives and a scholarship program for employees’ children
• Discounts on automotive, computer, and cell phone products
  
  

What you’ll do

• Provide office-based leadership for mechanical construction projects, with accountability for budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Serve as the primary customer contact and provide clear project updates
• Manage project finances, including revenue projections, cost-to-complete forecasts, gross profit, and Work-in-Progress reviews
• Build and adjust project schedules, staffing plans, labor forecasts, and procurement strategies
• Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders
• Partner with Superintendents to coordinate project execution and resolve issues
• Oversee project setup, buyout, submittals, documentation, and closeout
• Manage RFIs, change orders, and contract administration
• Review drawings and specifications, assess project risks, and support bid reviews
• Support safety initiatives and jobsite engagement
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers
  
  

What you’ll bring

• At least five years of commercial or industrial project management experience
• A track record of managing projects over $1 million, including large-scale projects lasting a year or longer
• Strong mechanical and/or plumbing knowledge
• OSHA 30 certification and a solid understanding of OSHA safety regulations
• Experience with project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, procurement, and contracts
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfort using current technology, including Microsoft Teams, laptops, tablets, and smartphones
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to jobsites, regional offices, and meetings
  
  

Schedule and work environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Charlottesville, with a primarily office-based focus. Occasional jobsite visits, evening or weekend work, and unscheduled overtime may be needed to meet project and customer needs. Overnight travel is rare.

Interested in leading project teams and driving strong financial results? Apply today.