| Location | New Hope, MN |
At Horwitz, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. For over 100 years, we've been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.
We're committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefits-you'll be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.
The Project Manager - Mechanical is responsible for overseeing multiple large, complex mechanical construction projects, leading project teams, managing financial performance, and ensuring successful execution from preconstruction through project closeout. This role plays a key part in driving project profitability, developing team members, and building lasting relationships with customers and trade partners. As a leader, the Project Manager promotes Horwitz's safety-first culture and models the company's core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.
What You'll Do:
Lead the planning, management, and execution of multiple large, complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, labor forecasts, and execution strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Collaborate with field leadership on weekly work plans, three-week look-ahead schedules, and proactive project coordination. Drive design, BIM coordination, and fabrication processes to improve productivity and schedule performance. Coordinate subcontractors, equipment procurement, vendors, and internal project stakeholders. Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, gross profit, billing, and cash flow while identifying financial risks and opportunities. Lead monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reviews, monitor labor productivity and project costs, and implement strategies to protect and improve profitability. Review and negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and proactively address contractual, financial, operational, and scheduling risks. Partner with Preconstruction on estimating, pricing strategies, and value engineering opportunities. Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project teams through coaching, collaboration, and accountability. Identify and resolve complex project challenges while ensuring compliance with project specifications, company standards, and safety expectations. Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, and industry partners while identifying opportunities for repeat business and future projects. Collaborate with Operations, field leadership, Preconstruction, Design, and Fabrication to support project success and continuous improvement. Uphold Horwitz's professional standards, safety-first culture, and commitment to delivering profitable, high-quality projects. Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious. Get better every day.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects and competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and project-related tools. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and project execution. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor team members and collaborate across departments. Ability to anticipate project risks, develop solutions, and make decisions that support project profitability and customer satisfaction. Self-motivated, dependable, and driven to meet both personal and company-wide goals.
Education and Experience:
Previous experience in the mechanical construction industry required. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is a plus. Estimating and job cost forecasting experience strongly preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for jobsite travel. Ability to travel locally to job sites as needed.