Project Manager

Boutique Recruiting

$90K — $185K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years of Project Manager experience in mechanical construction
  • Previous experience as a Project Engineer
  • Strong grasp of mechanical construction processes and project management
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Flexibility on degree requirement for senior candidates with 10+ years of experience
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

  • Manage 5-7 mechanical construction projects valued between $500K and $5M
  • Lead projects from preconstruction through to closeout
  • Oversee budgets, schedules, and financial performance
  • Coordinate with foremen, field teams, and subcontractors
  • Maintain a strong presence at project sites in Silicon Valley
  • Handle technically complex renovations in laboratories and offices
  • Ensure effective communication and project execution across teams

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Vehicle allowance with a company-provided gas card
Full Job Description
Position Title: Project Manager

Build complex mechanical projects with a team that gives experienced Project Managers the autonomy, resources, and runway to grow.A well-established mechanical contractor is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple commercial projects throughout the Bay Area, with a primary focus on laboratory and office renovation work. This role will own projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution, financial management, and closeout while working closely with field teams, clients, and internal leadership.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mechanical construction background, prior Project Engineer experience, and at least 2-3 years of Project Manager experience. They are looking for someone who understands the financial and operational side of a project, communicates effectively with field teams, and can confidently manage multiple active projects at once.

Salary Range: $90,000-$185,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple mechanical construction projects, typically ranging from $500K to $5M in value
  • Oversee approximately 5-7 active projects depending on project size, complexity, and schedule
  • Lead projects through preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, labor planning, execution, and closeout
  • Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, change orders, and overall financial performance
  • Coordinate closely with foremen, field teams, clients, subcontractors, and internal leadership
  • Maintain regular presence at project sites throughout Silicon Valley and the southern Peninsula based on project needs
  • Manage laboratory, office renovation, and other technically complex commercial mechanical projects

Requirements
  • 2-3+ years of Project Manager experience within mechanical construction
  • Previous Project Engineer experience before progressing into project management
  • Strong understanding of mechanical construction processes, project budgets, and labor management
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Degree requirement may be considered flexible for highly experienced senior-level professionals with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to independently manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with both field and office teams

Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
  • PTO available
  • Vehicle allowance + company-provided gas card

If you're a mechanical construction Project Manager ready to take ownership of complex projects and build toward the next level of your career, apply today.

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