Senior Project Manager (Commercial - Mechanical)

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership for MEP project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and financial targets
• Lead the selection, onboarding, and performance management of MEP subcontractors and vendors
• Oversee day-to-day management of MEP subcontractors and field partners to ensure scope, quality, and schedule expectations are met
• Review and approve MEP requisitions, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Conduct regular site walks as the senior on-site leader to verify progress, quality, and safety compliance
• Coordinate closely with BIM/VDC teams and Superintendents to ensure constructability and clash resolution stays on schedule
• Manage inspection, testing, commissioning, and closeout processes, including as-builts, O&Ms, attic stock, and training/turnover
• Lead coordination with Owner third-party consultants, commissioning agents, and testing agencies
• Develop and manage equipment delivery logs and long-lead procurement strategies
• Lead and participate in owner, subcontractor, coordination, and field meetings
• Develop punch lists and drive timely completion of MEP scope
• Coordinate public utility interfaces, including temporary and permanent services (electric, gas, steam, etc.)
• Establish and maintain a collaborative project environment emphasizing communication, accountability, and conditions of project satisfaction
• Develop, maintain, and update project execution plans including schedule, QC, communication, and risk management plans
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, EAC, FAC, WIP reporting, billings, and collections to ensure profitability and cash flow
• Analyze project performance and proactively resolve schedule, cost, and productivity risks
• Ensure project documentation and controls comply with contract requirements and companie's standards
• Manage material procurement, logistics, and delivery sequencing
• Coordinate with GM and VP of Field Operations on resource planning and Client needs
• Lead lessons-learned sessions and drive continuous improvement across project teams
• Mentor and develop PMs, APMs, and field leadership

Qualifications and education requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• PMP certification preferred
• USACE CQM-C certification preferred
• 10+ years managing complex MEP construction projects
• Strong understanding of BIM/VDC coordination and clash detection processes
• Strong knowledge of testing, balancing, and commissioning practices
• Proficiency in project scheduling and financial systems (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Spitfire, or equivalent)
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, IMC, IFGC, IPC, and OSHA standards
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic project environments
• Strong decision-making and communication skills across technical and executive audiences
• Demonstrated alignment with company core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Work environment and Physical demands

• High energy, fast paced office environment with moderate noise level.
• Maintain cubicle workstation clean and well-lit.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, keyboards, and headset.
• Visual acuity and ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Additional Notes

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to an employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.