Project Manager – Mechanical Construction

[Confidential Mechanical Contractor]

Location: Rosemont, IL

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience (two levels available)

About Us:

We’re a leading mechanical contracting firm, delivering innovative solutions and building strong partnerships. We’re seeking a Project Manager to drive impactful projects and represent our commitment to excellence. If you thrive on challenge and want to shape the future of construction, this is your chance to shine.

What You’ll Do:

• Take the Lead: Manage projects up to $5M (or multiple projects totaling that value) with autonomy and precision.
• Solve Smart: Identify value engineering and fabrication opportunities, offering clients creative, cost-saving alternatives.
• Bid with Confidence: Analyze project documents, negotiate with vendors, and secure competitive pricing to keep us ahead.
• Build Partnerships: Promote our full range of services to make us the preferred project partner.
• Prioritize Safety: Craft site-specific safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to keep every project secure.
• Stay On-Site: Maintain a presence at project sites, understanding scopes across trades like electrical and structural.
• Master the Timeline: Oversee construction schedules, analyze subcontractor plans, and address delays proactively.
• Handle the Details: Process field work orders, RFIs, pay applications, change orders, and submittals with expertise.
• Drive Diversity: Develop and implement MBE/WBE/DBE work plans with strategic partners.
• Know the Numbers: Track job costs, forecast monthly, and monitor labor metrics with a deep understanding of trade agreements.
• Share Wisdom: Lead post-project reviews, share metrics, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Mentor the Next Generation: Train and delegate to Project Engineers and Interns, fostering growth and collaboration.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-10 years with a mechanical contractor—bring your proven expertise.
• Tech Skills: Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint). Bonus for Bluebeam, Penta, or OnBase know-how.
• Safety Cred: OSHA 30 Hour Card required; additional certifications are a plus.
• Ownership: You take responsibility and act with integrity in every situation.
• Proactivity: You spot risks, act with urgency, and adapt under pressure.
• Communication: Clear and effective—whether writing, speaking, or choosing the right medium (email, phone, face-to-face).
• Teamwork: Independent yet collaborative, with a positive attitude and top-notch interpersonal skills.
• Precision: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle priorities seamlessly.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Two Project Manager levels offer a path tailored to your experience.
• Meaningful Projects: Lead high-value work that makes a difference.
• Competitive Pay: Compensation reflects your skills and qualifications.
• Supportive Team: We value initiative, professionalism, and a can-do spirit.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a proactive leader passionate about mechanical construction and ready to turn challenges into opportunities, apply now! Let’s build something extraordinary together.