Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

About Us

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

Job Title: Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical)
Location: Richmond, VA 23227
Reports to: Project Manager
FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Support Safety and field employees in creating, executing, and fostering a safe work environment.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Assist with schedule of values or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade supervisor.
• Attend all necessary meetings with internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support project accounting and project management in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with supervisor regarding project safety (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through).
• Gather information for changes in work/scope and work with the project team, estimating, and downstream clients for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from VDC team.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Ability to meet the project site onboarding requirements per the contract.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

• Minimum 3–5 years related experience in construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Technical skills in project management, quality assurance, and costing.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level.
• Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• High standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, general and subcontractors,…