Mechanical Project Manager

The purpose of this position is to procure, estimate, manage and control a client’s mechanical project from conception through completion. This position requires nurturing existing owner direct relationships with a diverse mix of Mechanical needs.  It will also include managing traditional design build or design assist projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Account Management - Lead the efforts to maintain long term owner direct relationships with assigned key accounts.


• Estimating – Both site surveys and plan review.


• Project startup – Project set-up, buy-out and overall leadership. Field coordination with Supervisors, foreman and other contractors


• Purchasing – issues purchase orders for equipment, materials and subcontractors in a timely manner that does not jeopardize the project schedule


• Scheduling – develops a plan for what is to be done, what resources are required and when; coordinates with field superintendents / the client / general contractors / subcontractors in order to meet timetables for completion of work. Ensures subcontractors have been scheduled to complete their activities as required by the scope of work.


• Managing change orders – works with client / general contractor to adjust new information or additional scope of work that becomes a change order. Ensure field foreman understands original scope of work so changes in scope can be addressed and brought to the attention of the project manager.


• Managing manpower – works with trade superintendents to ensure that the correct number of workers and the level of expertise required for each project is provided. Keeps man power projection sheet updated to allow field superintendents to plan their resources.


• Accounting – Submits purchase orders and subcontract agreements to accounting in a timely manner and follows up with unapproved invoices when required.


• Managing quality –ensures that labor and materials meet the specifications of the client; this would include site visits, reviewing drawings and specifications as well as maintaining effective communications with the client.


• Managing margins – completes monthly billings, monthly job cost reports, and monthly manpower requirements to ensure that profit margins are maintained according to estimates.


• Project closeout – prepares final as built-drawings, develops operation and maintenance manuals, establishes warranty dates, completes punchlist items and collects final billings.

Knowledge and skills:

• HVAC systems layout and design understanding


• Working experience of the construction industry helpful


• Computer literate: Excel, Word, Bluebeam


• 10 to 12 years’ experience preferred

Human relations skills:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Position deals with the following people:

• Customer – Account management visits, project progress and coordination


• General contractors and other subcontractors


• Equipment and materials vendors

Experience with AutoCad and Viewpoint would be beneficial.

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to sit/stand 8 hours per day; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, climb ladders and balance

What We Offer

• Supportive work environment


• Opportunity to learn additional skills as well as upward mobility


• Eight paid holidays


• Two weeks of vacation first year


• Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability


• 401(k) match of 100% up to 4%

Pre-employment drug test required. 

AC Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.