Project Manager - Commercial Construction

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead our Commercial Mechanical projects and deliver successful outcomes on complex construction initiatives. If you excel at managing the full project lifecycle, coordinating teams, controlling costs and schedules, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and driving projects to completion with safety and quality at the forefront, this is your opportunity to contribute to a century-old industry leader.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family‑owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award‑winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight‑knit culture. Learn more about our story at

Salary Range:$95,000 - $160,000 annually (DOE), FLSA exempt.

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work‑life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit‑sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.

• Plan and manage the project estimate, schedule, and account for variances to the plan.
• Manage and control project cost and account for variances to the estimate.
• Create accurate projections of cost at completion.
• Plan and manage the project control systems.
• Direct activities of project staff personnel.
• Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes when so directed.
• Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure installation will be in accordance with the contract.
• Write and manage RFI’s and change orders.
• Plan and coordinate work appropriately to facilitate the work permit process.
• Review construction procedures and provide technical support for work.
• Ensure construction work in‑house and by sub‑contractors complies with the contract.
• Be directly involved with construction procedures and represent JH Kelly at various meetings.
• Perform field engineering for construction convenience items, including calculation and design drafting when required.
• Keep management informed of project status and scheduling.
• Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure the final product will be in accordance with the contract.
• Lead, mentor, and manage Interns, Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.

• Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts, including shop and field craft personnel, as well as supervise coworkers
• Ensure timely and accurate billings, collections, and monthly forecasting
• Utilize systems for budgeting, phase codes, purchasing, quantities, and documentation
• Oversee procurement, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation

• Champion and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols across all projects and teams
• Ensure no unresolved safety or quality issues on any project under your leadership

• Market and sell JH Kelly services to existing and potential clients
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and company success

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the full project management life cycle within the commercial mechanical industry. Expertise in all responsibilities of a project, demonstrating proficiency and mastery with consistent positive results and growth:
  Scheduling, budgeting, planning, and managing projects;
  Establishing scheduling baselines, assessing impact claims, and negotiating soft subjects;
  Conducting risk assessment and communication (both internal and external);
  Managing billings, forecasting, and resource management;
  Consistently producing…