Job ID: 1789836
Reference Code: KC-Mechanical-Project Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Pewaukee, WI. This role is responsible for leading mechanical construction projects from planning through closeout, with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, and related mechanical systems in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional who enjoys taking ownership, coordinating cross-functional teams, building strong customer relationships, and driving projects to successful completion. The position offers exposure to a variety of mechanical projects, collaboration with experienced field and office teams, and the opportunity to grow into a Senior Project Manager role depending on experience and performance.
The right candidate will thrive in a professional, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, strong operational standards, and a focus on safety, quality, accountability, and long-term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned mechanical construction projects from kickoff through closeout, including planning, coordination, execution, and financial performance.
- Coordinate field labor, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, customers, and internal departments to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
- Review and maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, correspondence, reports, logs, and closeout materials.
- Monitor project budgets, labor productivity, material costs, billings, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as a primary customer contact, communicate project status, resolve issues, and identify change order or future project opportunities.
- Support safety, quality, operational standards, and continuous improvement across assigned projects.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000 to $140,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Classification: Exempt.
- Location: Pewaukee, WI.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage mechanical construction projects involving HVAC, plumbing, industrial, commercial, or related building systems.
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, documentation, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and customer communication.
- Track project financial performance, change orders, labor productivity, material costs, and project forecasts.
- Lead project execution from turnover and planning through installation, closeout, and customer follow-up.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- 3-5 years of construction project management, project engineering, field coordination, estimating, or related experience for Project Manager level.
- Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, industrial, manufacturing, or related project environments.
- Ability to understand project contracts, specifications, scope, schedules, budgets, and installation methods.
- Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail, financial awareness, accountability, and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work in office, construction site, and outdoor environments.
- Commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and professional project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects.
- Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and construction software.
- 7+ years of construction project management experience for Senior Project Manager consideration.
- Experience managing larger, more complex projects and key customer relationships.
- Ability to support project strategy, risk management, team development, and mentoring of junior project managers or coordinators.