Jennings Mechanical
Project Manager Job Description

Position Summary

Project Startup

• Review contract documents and establish project administration.
• Create and maintain RFI, Submittal, Change Order, Equipment Tracking, and Procurement Logs.
• Develop the Schedule of Values (SOV) and obtain customer approval.
• Coordinate project setup with Accounting.
• Obtain permits and required inspections.
• Conduct internal kickoff meetings and introduce Jennings Mechanical personnel to the customer.

Project Planning

• Review drawings, specifications, notes, addenda, and contract documents.
• Identify scope gaps, conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Provide the Superintendent and fabrication teams with required drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate fabrication schedules and procurement timelines.

Procurement & Buyout

• Complete project buyout.
• Issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Solicit competitive pricing from qualified vendors.
• Review submittals for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate release of long-lead equipment and materials.
• Provide approved submittals to field supervision.

Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Track committed costs and labor productivity.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders.
• Review and approve invoices.
• Prepare monthly owner billings and coordinate collections.

Schedule Management

• Review and manage the master construction schedule.
• Coordinate manpower planning with the Superintendent.
• Monitor milestones and develop recovery plans as needed.

Quality Management

• Conduct regular jobsite visits.
• Verify work complies with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate inspections, commissioning, and punch list completion.

Customer Relations

• Serve as Jennings Mechanical's primary customer representative.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and vendors.
• Attend project meetings and communicate project status proactively.

BIM & Coordination

• Participate in BIM coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with VDC/BIM personnel and manufacturers.
• Review clash reports and support field installation planning.

Field Support

• Support the Superintendent with labor planning, procurement, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Remove obstacles that impact field productivity.

Project Closeout

• Coordinate startups, inspections, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and final closeout documentation.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Partner collaboratively with Superintendents.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Promote Jennings Mechanical's Core Values.
• Maintain professionalism and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Construction Management or related degree preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial mechanical construction experience.
• 3+ years managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Strong financial, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical contracting and Design-Build experience.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• BIM/VDC experience.
• Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Travel regularly to active construction sites.
• Climb ladders and navigate construction environments.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work outdoors during site visits as needed.