Mechanical Construction Manager

Mechanical Construction Manager - Large scale industrial projects, LNG, Refinery experience welcome.

Virginia Beach, VA

Pay: $71-$74/hour

SMS - Mechanical

• Work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate and deliver mechanical works to the highest standards.
• You'll help plan and sequence activities, support supervision of site teams, and ensure all works meet program requirements, technical specifications.
• Your work will span planning, overseeing labour and materials, monitoring progress, maintaining quality and compliance, and ensuring safe, efficient site operations.
• You'll be involved in everything from short‑term lookaheads and cost awareness to supporting commissioning, handover, and collaboration with subcontractors, suppliers, and client teams.
• You will also play a key part in maintaining site discipline, supporting apprentices, ensuring equipment and materials are effectively managed, and escalating any issues that impact productivity or scope.

Your Experience

• You bring proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager on large scale industrial projects, LNG, Refinery experience preferred.
• You have strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems – including HVAC, chilled water, heating, ventilation, domestic water, drainage, and life safety systems – and the capability to manage subcontractors, workforce planning, and program delivery in a fast-moving environment.
• You take ownership, communicate clearly, lead effectively, and are committed to continuous professional development.
• Perform pre-construction planning, scheduling, estimating and cost control
• Prepare monthly reports including cost, schedule, safety, cash flow, etc. for internal and/or external use, Work closely with accounting to prepare and review billing
• Attend jobsite coordination meetings. Work closely with onsite equipment planner and field crew for material and equipment planning and projections
• Work closely with field and labor crew on project planning and projections
• Experience coordinating trades and administering subcontracts
• Estimating experience preferred

Your Qualifications

• A relevant Industrial Mechanical background ( large scale projects)
• Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (preferred), Experience with project schedules and P6
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical construction experience for General Foreman consideration.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical construction experience, including significant field leadership, for Superintendent consideration.
• Experience leading mechanical construction on LNG, semiconductor facilities, industrial plants, power facilities, or other complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical piping, HVAC systems, equipment installation, testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, equipment schedules, and coordination drawings.
• Experience leading large crews, subcontractors, and multiple work fronts.
• Working knowledge of manpower planning, scheduling, productivity tracking, and look-ahead planning.
• Understanding of QA/QC documentation and system turnover requirements.
• Strong commitment to job-site safety and accountability.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and changing project schedules.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30

Responsibilities:

• Approves all MEP and Commissioning schedules, assists with the preparation of the GMP
• Supervises MEP subcontracting strategies and originates Scopes of Work for MEP bid packages and equipment
• Negotiates pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers
• Performs MEP constructability (IDC+) and coordination reviews of contract documents
• Provides guidance and approves the MEP Contractors schedule of values
• Defines best approach for MEP buyout, ensures timely and proper execution of the MEP Coordination Process (BIM)
• Creates a project specific MEP quality plan and verifies its proper execution
• Performs site inspections for MEP compliance with contract documents and manages third party inspection process
• Establishes and implements controls to identify and correct negative trends affecting the commissioning program
• Communicates with the owner/owner’s representative on a regular basis to understand expectations and ensure customer satisfaction
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages the workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.