Mechanical Project Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager Job Description This role oversees large-scale mechanical construction projects with a strong focus on MEP scope, including projects valued at $20M or more. The Mechanical Project Manager develops, estimates, sells, and manages multiple specialized, fast‑track mechanical projects, ensuring high quality, safety, and profitability. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and field teams, as well as active involvement in business development and client relationship management.

The Mechanical Project Manager also trains, mentors, and supervises Project Engineers and Project Coordinators, supporting the successful delivery of complex mechanical and plumbing systems. Responsibilities Take a leadership role and full ownership of estimates, project scoping, proposals, project safety, and project execution while meeting or exceeding departmental profitability goals. Develop, estimate, sell, and manage multiple specialized, fast‑track mechanical construction projects using effective communication, negotiation, scheduling, tracking, document control, and cost/profitability forecasting.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of mechanical systems costing and value analysis to support accurate budgeting and competitive proposals. Communicate effectively with internal engineering teams to ensure complete designs that clearly convey scope within the established project budget. Collaborate closely with internal manufacturing and fabrication teams to maintain a cohesive, supportive, and results‑driven project approach.

Attend coordination and model review meetings as required to support design integration and clash resolution. Partner with business development teams to help secure new projects and expand the client base through marketing, sales, and relationship building. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. Review estimates prepared by direct reports and establish detailed project budgets that align with financial and operational goals.

Estimate, price, and negotiate change orders, ensuring fair value and clear documentation. Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs to maintain accurate financial oversight and project performance visibility. Manage buyout of major equipment and subcontractors, including negotiation and contract coordination. Expedite and track delivery of major equipment and materials to support project schedules and minimize delays.

Maintain working knowledge of general conditions, project scope, and contract and subcontract requirements to ensure compliance and risk management. Control and maintain project documentation in accordance with company standards and contractual obligations, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, and change orders. Collaborate with field supervision to plan, organize, and schedule work, including preparation of integrated project schedules that coordinate multiple trades.

Review contract drawings, detail drawings, and technical specifications to confirm scope, identify issues, and support constructability. Prepare fabrication shop work packages, including detail drawing review, material takeoffs, procurement, and fabrication labor budgeting. Ensure full compliance with company safety programs on all jobsites and promote a strong safety culture. Provide proactive, clear, and timely communication to all project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Demonstrate professionalism and uphold company core values in all interactions and decisions. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality as essential job functions to support consistent project leadership. Train, mentor, and supervise Project Engineers and Project Coordinators, providing guidance, performance feedback, and career development support. Support and collaborate with superintendents, foremen, engineers, detailers, and manageme