Senior Project Manager

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Mechanical & Plumbing Construction · MD · VA · DC

Salary Range: $150,000-$200,000/year

 

About JCM Associates

JCM Associates, Inc. is a family-owned commercial mechanical and plumbing contractor with 38 years of history in the DC Metro region. We have built a reputation for delivering technically complex, high-value projects for the region's top owners, developers, and general contractors - data centers, hospitals, federal facilities, high-rise residential, college campuses, and trophy office buildings - with project values ranging from $15M to $200M+.

Thirty-eight years as a family-owned business has shaped everything about how we operate. Our culture is close-knit, collaborative, and genuinely team-first - the kind of environment where people know each other, look out for each other, and take pride in the work they do together. It is not something we advertise; it is something you feel when you walk in the door. We are based in Upper Marlboro, MD - just 20 minutes from Washington DC - in a brand-new, state-of-the-art office and fabrication facility purpose-built for the scale of work we do. Careers are built here. Skills are developed here. People are valued here - and that is exactly why so many of our team members have stayed for 20 years or more.

If you are looking for a company where your experience will be recognized, your growth will be supported, and the work you do will matter - we would like to talk.

 

Why Senior PMs Choose JCM

• Complex, high-profile work: Lead some of the most technically demanding mechanical and plumbing construction projects in the DC Metro market. The work is challenging, the projects are visible, and the outcomes matter.
• A team that supports you: You will have the resources, the organizational structure, and the leadership backing to do your job well. We invest in the right people and we set them up to succeed.
• Real career advancement: We promote from within. The Sr PM role is the direct path to Project Executive. If you deliver, the opportunity is there.
• A culture worth staying for: Company outings, team events, an on-site fitness facility at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Upper Marlboro headquarters, and a workplace where people genuinely enjoy showing up. When your colleagues have been here 20+ years, that tells you everything you need to know about the environment.
• A brand-new home base: Our newly constructed Upper Marlboro headquarters gives our project teams a modern, well-equipped facility to work from - with a state-of-the-art fabrication shop, modern offices, and on-site fitness center at our brand-new Upper Marlboro headquarters.
• Competitive total compensation: Salary, performance-based annual bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation and holidays.

 

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager (Sr PM) to lead delivery of our most complex commercial mechanical and plumbing projects. The Sr PM is a step above the standard PM role - you bring a proven track record on large, complex work, and you are ready to lead with full autonomy across project execution, financial performance, team leadership, and client relationships.

You may be leading a single large project or managing multiple projects simultaneously with a PM, APM, and PE team supporting you. Either way, you are the senior leader your team and clients rely on - and the person our leadership trusts when the work requires experience, judgment, and composure.

 

Projects You Will Lead

JCM specializes in large-scale commercial mechanical and plumbing construction, including:

• Data centers and mission-critical facilities
• Hospitals, medical labs, and healthcare campuses
• Federal and government facilities
• High-rise residential and mixed-use developments
• College and university buildings
• Trophy office and corporate headquarters projects

Project MEP scope on Sr PM assignments typically ranges from $30M to $200M+.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead large or complex projects from buyout through closeout, maintaining full accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• When managing multiple projects, direct the PMs, APMs, and PEs assigned to your portfolio - guiding their work, developing their capabilities, and holding the standard across the team.
• Serve as the senior decision-maker your field team, PM team, and client can rely on throughout the life of each project.
• Partner closely with field leadership to drive installation sequencing, manpower planning, and daily execution.

Financial Ownership

• Take full ownership of project financial performance - budgets, forecasts, cost-to-complete tracking, cash flow, and billing strategy.
• Lead regular cost-to-complete reviews, drive forecast accuracy, and identify financial exposure early so mitigation plans are in place ahead of any impact.
• Develop and execute change order strategy to protect project margins - pricing changes accurately, pursuing them completely, and documenting everything clearly.
• Make and approve major financial decisions on your projects with confidence and precision.

Procurement & Equipment Strategy

• Oversee all major equipment procurement and release strategy, ensuring long-lead items are identified and managed well ahead of field need.
• Guide your PM, APM, and PE team on vendor selection, buyout approach, and scope packaging, developing their judgment as well as driving outcomes.
• Manage specialty subcontractors - sheet metal, balancing, controls, and insulation - from scoping through performance and closeout.

BIM, Prefabrication & Coordination

• Lead BIM coordination strategy on large or complex projects, ensuring the coordination process runs ahead of field installation and conflicts are resolved in the model before they reach the job site.
• Ensure prefabrication is planned and executed effectively - coordinating with the fabrication team on spool schedules, drawing reviews, and delivery logistics.
• Drive your team to identify and resolve coordination risks proactively, well ahead of any field impact.

Field & Execution

• Maintain regular on-site presence and lead from the field, staying directly connected to progress and conditions across all assigned projects.
• Lead coordination meetings with authority and facilitate timely resolution of field conflicts and issues.
• Work directly with field leadership to address challenges quickly and keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee punch list completion, rigging coordination, materials management, and final turnover.

Client & GC Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for GC and client leadership on all assigned projects, building strong relationships early and maintaining them through every phase.
• Represent JCM Associates at a high level on complex, high-visibility projects - keeping clients and GC partners informed, aligned, and confident throughout.
• Communicate project status, risks, and financial performance proactively so that all stakeholders are always current and prepared.

Startup, Commissioning & Closeout

• Lead commissioning planning and execution focused on M/P scope, coordinating with JCM tech staff and subcontractors on schedules, crew sizes, and workflows.
• Drive punch list resolution, owner training coordination, warranty documentation, and final payment through a thorough and complete closeout.
• Hold your team to a high standard through the full closeout process, ensuring every project obligation is met before the job is closed.

Team Development

• Mentor PMs, APMs, and PEs on your projects and across the broader team - identifying skill gaps and actively helping people grow into stronger contributors.
• Invest in developing the next generation of JCM project leaders. The strongest Sr PMs are the ones who make the people around them better.
• Set clear expectations, provide consistent feedback, and recognize strong performance across your team.

 

Qualifications

Experience

• 10–15+ years of experience in project management for mechanical and/or plumbing systems in commercial or industrial construction.
• Demonstrated experience leading large or complex projects with MEP scope of $30M+ as the lead PM with full financial and operational ownership.
• Experience building and leading project teams - directing PMs, APMs, and PEs and developing people who grew under your leadership.
• Field or trade background is a significant advantage - plumber, pipefitter, HVAC mechanic, or strong field coordination background. Candidates who came up through the trades and built into senior PM roles are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Prior GC experience is welcomed and valued when paired with demonstrated MEP trade ownership and direct involvement in equipment procurement, submittals, and field execution.

Technical Knowledge

• Deep MEP system knowledge: HVAC, hydronic systems, plumbing, medical gas, domestic water, sanitary, and related equipment including AHUs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, VAVs, and more.
• Strong command of the full project lifecycle: buyout, submittals, RFIs, schedule management, cost tracking, change orders, BIM coordination, prefabrication, startup, and closeout.
• Ability to review MEP drawings, specifications, and submittals with technical authority and serve as a knowledgeable resource for your team on complex technical questions.

Software & Tools

• Procore: Daily use across assigned projects for submittal management, RFI tracking, change orders, document control, and project reporting. Strong proficiency expected.
• Bluebeam Revu: Drawing markup, document review, quantity take-offs, and collaboration with field and coordination teams. Proficiency expected.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel (cost tracking, budget management, multi-project reporting), Word (correspondence, reports), Outlook and Teams (daily communication with GC, owners, vendors, subs, and internal leadership). Strong proficiency required.
• BIM / Coordination Software: Ability to lead BIM coordination using Navisworks, Revit, or similar platforms.
• Scheduling Software: Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools at a senior level.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent field experience, trade background, or a combination of vocational training and senior-level construction management experience will be given full consideration.

 

What We're Really Looking For

The right Sr PM brings a track record they can speak to clearly - specific projects, real scope and dollar values, and an honest account of what they personally owned at each stage. They are trusted by the field because they know the work. They are trusted by clients because they communicate openly and stay ahead of problems. They invest in their team because they understand that developing strong people is part of the job. And they are looking for a company that will invest right back in them - a place with a genuine team culture, real career growth, and leadership that knows their name. If that describes how you lead and what you are looking for in your next role, we would like to hear from you.

 

Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• On-site fitness facility at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Upper Marlboro headquarters.
• Company outings, team events, and a culture built around people who enjoy working together.
• Direct path to Project Executive for the right candidate.

 

Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role. You will spend meaningful time on active commercial construction sites - navigating job site conditions, attending field coordination meetings, and staying directly connected to project execution. Office time is based at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Upper Marlboro headquarters - approximately 20 minutes from Washington DC - purpose-built to support the way our project teams work.

Construction is a demanding industry and this role reflects that. Complex projects, active deadlines, and high standards are part of the environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by that challenge - and who want to bring their experience to a team and a company that will support them in meeting it.