Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Creature is an integrated design build firm based in Birmingham, AL. Our focus is on developing a differentiated delivery platform that improves the lives of our employees and customers. We are focused in the delivery of facilities utilizing the Design, Manufacture, Construct (DMC) methodology. DMC replaces the century-old, siloed approach of the Architecture Engineering and Construction Industry. A major component of our platform is our in-house Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trades.

Job Description:

Creature is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead and manage our mechanical team. This individual needs to work with a high-level of ownership, be a sharp communicator and problem-solver, and lead projects with excellence from start to finish. You will have ownership of the mechanical value stream, working alongside our mechanical staff. Having strong vision and leadership is non-negotiable. This person will be responsible and accountable for delivering HVAC and related systems for our medical and commercial clients on schedule and within budget for each project. This role reports directly to the COO and is based in Birmingham, AL.

You must be a thoughtful doer that can seamlessly transition from being in the trenches to creating smart systems that continuously improve the mechanical function of Creature and Creature as a whole.

Role Expectations:

• Support the HVAC and Plumbing Field Leaders


• Be an expert in the field of Mechanical Construction


• Become a hands-on expert on Creature’s operational model


• Become adept at understanding and updating our Labor Model


• Be responsible for short and medium-term labor planning


• Work with Creature PM team to smooth out labor for Mechanical and Plumbing self-perform teams to cause smooth manpower loading of Creature projects


• Work to recruit and standardize training of new field talent


• Be responsible for the P&L related to the Mechanical/Plumbing work


• Be a strategic, rigorous, and disciplined outside-the-box thinker AND doer


• Communicate complexity simply – verbally and in writing


• Work well with a team of smart contrarians in an entrepreneurial environment – think startup in a transparent, sometimes irreverent, open-office plan.
  

You must have at least 7 years in Project Management for a Commercial Mechanical Contractor and preferable hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.