Project Manager

Hardy Corp

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years in commercial construction project management, ideally in HVAC and Plumbing.
  • Experience with design-build, preconstruction, and design-assist project delivery.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and construction document interpretation skills.
  • Proven leadership ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience in construction software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from preconstruction phase to closeout.
  • Manage daily project execution, addressing scope, schedule, cost, and quality issues.
  • Oversee bidding, estimating, negotiations, and vendor buyout activities.
  • Establish and maintain project budgets and cost controls.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with all project stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality processes.
  • Review construction documents for risks and unique requirements thoroughly.

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of assigned construction projects. This role leads project teams, manages subcontractors and vendors, maintains strong customer relationships, and ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide overall project leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Manage day-to-day project execution, proactively resolving issues related to scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
  • Lead bidding, estimating, negotiations, and buyout activities.
  • Establish and maintain project budgets, cost controls, and profit projections.
  • Deliver clear, professional, and timely communication with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Ensure adherence to Hardy processes, safety standards, and quality requirements.
  • Thoroughly review drawings and specifications, identify risks or unique requirements, and guide the team through execution.
  • Oversee submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control, ensuring all partners are working from current information.
  • Prepare, review, and approve project change orders and pricing.
  • Lead and facilitate job start meetings, profit projection meetings, and closeout reviews.
  • Develop and manage project schedules and manpower plans, including forecasting, adjustments, and staffing coordination.
  • Select subcontractors and vendors; negotiate, write, and execute subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Approve invoices, track labor and material costs, and update financial forecasts.
  • Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress, safety, quality, and coordination.
  • Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers and project team members.
  • Manage assigned projects with full responsibility for safety, quality, schedule, customer satisfaction, and profitability.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial construction project management, preferably HVAC and Plumbing mechanical contracting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven experience with design-build, preconstruction, and design-assist project delivery.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret construction documents, plans, and specifications.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with Procore, PlanGrid, Microsoft Project, pull planning, or similar construction software.
  • Must be willing to travel


Benefits
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays

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