Project Manager
Pay: $85,000 – $125,000 per year, based on experience
Location: Near Niskayuna, NY (projects throughout the region)
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Opportunity
Our client, a growing commercial and industrial mechanical contractor, is looking for a Project Manager to take mechanical construction jobs from kickoff to turnover. You'll oversee projects involving heating and cooling, piping, plumbing, and process piping, balancing budgets, schedules, and people to deliver safe, high-quality results. Working with field crews, subcontractors, and customers, you'll be the central figure who keeps every job organized and on track. The company invests in its people and values clear communication, hands-on field experience, and a strong safety culture.
What You'll Be Doing
- Building, managing, and tracking project budgets, change orders, and financial performance from start to finish
- Promoting a strong safety culture and making sure all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards are followed
- Planning and assigning field labor, equipment, and materials to meet project goals
- Monitoring schedules, milestones, and deliverables, and identifying risks and delays early
- Working with the company's modeling and coordination team and its pipe and sheet metal fabrication shops so prefabrication stays in step with the field schedule
- Keeping owners, general contractors, engineers, and internal teams informed with clear, consistent communication
- Leading and mentoring foremen and project team members in a collaborative, high-performing environment
- Coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and other project partners
- Overseeing project closeout and the handoff to the service team to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
- Participating in continuous improvement and company initiatives
What You Bring
- 3+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial mechanical construction (HVAC, piping, plumbing, or process piping) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related field is highly desirable; equivalent field experience will be considered
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, industry standards, safety regulations, and construction best practices
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals; familiarity with 3D modeling and coordination is a plus
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel; construction or project management software experience preferred
- Strong organization and time management, with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability to analyze project data and solve problems
- A self-starter's drive for continuous learning and professional growth
Why This Role
You'll join a growing, people-focused company with a competitive salary and benefits package and plenty of room to build your career. If you enjoy leading projects from planning through completion, we'd like to hear from you.
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