Senior Mechanical Project Manager

RimePro Inc • poway, ca, United States • $140 - $190 / year • 14h ago

Summary

A well-established mechanical contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects throughout the San Diego region. This role will manage projects from preconstruction and turnover through procurement, field execution, financial management, and closeout.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced mechanical construction professional who has managed complex HVAC and piping scopes and is comfortable working directly with owners, general contractors, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Manage commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects from start through closeout
Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, schedules, procurement, and overall financial performance
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation
Coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, vendors, and field labor
Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements
Work closely with field leadership to maintain schedule, quality, and project execution
Lead project meetings and maintain communication with owners, general contractors, engineers, and internal teams
Track project costs, change management, billing, and profitability
Identify project risks and proactively resolve scheduling, coordination, and constructability issues
Support project turnover, commissioning, punch list, and closeout

Requirements

7–10+ years of project management experience within mechanical construction
Strong commercial HVAC and mechanical contracting background
Experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle
Knowledge of HVAC equipment, mechanical piping, controls, and related building systems
Strong understanding of project budgets, forecasting, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Experience working with general contractors, owners, engineers, field teams, and subcontractors
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office
Experience with healthcare, life science, higher education, government, military, data center, or other complex commercial projects is a plus
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred