You've spent a few years learning the ropes in mechanical construction. Now you want projects that are yours to win. A mechanical contracting firm in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is hiring a Mechanical Project Manager to take charge of HVAC, plumbing and piping work from start to finish.
Here, success on the job is your responsibility. You'll balance budget, schedule, safety and quality, lead subcontractors and field crews, and be someone clients trust.
Your day-to-day
- Visit sites regularly to confirm mechanical, plumbing and specialty installs match the approved documents
- Run project financials with job cost and cash flow reports, flagging risks early and keeping forecasts accurate
- Plan manpower, track labor productivity and coordinate with purchasing, the shop, the warehouse and vendors
- Strengthen client relationships and pass new opportunities to senior leadership
- Lead site safety: inspections, high-risk activity planning and site-specific safety requirements
- Approve invoices, oversee payables and receivables, prepare billing schedules and settle cost changes
- Direct subcontractors: set scopes, manage contracts and changes, and confirm DBE/MBE and contract compliance
- Keep contract documents, submittals, RFIs and closeout packages (O&M manuals, warranties, record drawings) organized
- Build and drive project schedules alongside engineering and P6 schedulers, including weekly work plans
Your background
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems, so you can read and apply project documents with confidence
- A self-starter who communicates clearly and handles competing deadlines calmly
- Degree in construction management or mechanical engineering, or equivalent proven construction management experience
- HVAC and piping knowledge preferred
- P6 or Microsoft Project experience, or willingness to build it
- 2-5 years managing projects for a mechanical contractor
- Comfortable with Viewpoint, Procore, ACC Build, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
What's in it for you
- Ownership of projects where your results are recognized
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Vacation, sick time and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discretionary annual bonus
Pay based on experience. All conversations are confidential, so apply today to learn more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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