The Senior Project Manager – Commercial & Industrial is responsible for leading complex HVAC, plumbing, and Building Automation System (BAS) projects across commercial and industrial facilities. This role oversees projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout, ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership, full P&L accountability, and mentorship to project teams while supporting company growth initiatives in both commercial and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale commercial and industrial mechanical construction, retrofit, and energy projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with full financial responsibility.
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, procurement strategies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, scope development, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Oversee coordination between HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems.

Commercial & Industrial Systems Oversight

• Ensure proper design coordination, installation, and commissioning of:
• Commercial & industrial HVAC systems (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VRF, RTUs, air handlers, hydronic systems)
• Industrial ventilation and process exhaust systems
• Commercial & industrial plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, storm, compressed air, specialty/process piping)
• Building Automation & Controls (system integration, controls programming coordination, energy management systems)
• Oversee system startups, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical, plumbing, industrial safety, and energy codes.

Financial & Contract Management

• Manage multi-million-dollar project budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Oversee billing cycles, change orders, cash flow, and profitability tracking.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and executive updates.

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as senior point of contact for commercial building owners, facility managers, and industrial clients.
• Lead executive-level progress meetings and strategic updates.
• Identify additional service and retrofit opportunities to support long-term partnerships.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor Project Managers, Coordinators, and field leadership.
• Coordinate with superintendents, service managers, and controls technicians.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Quality, Safety & Risk Management

• Enforce OSHA and industrial safety standards.
• Conduct jobsite visits, audits, and risk assessments.
• Proactively manage complex scheduling, operational, and site constraints typical in industrial environments.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial and industrial mechanical project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale HVAC, plumbing, and BAS projects.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-million-dollar industrial environments.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial plumbing and process piping applications.
• Experience with building automation systems integration and commissioning.
• Ability to manage projects in active manufacturing or mission-critical facilities.

Leadership & Business Skills

• Strong financial acumen with full P&L responsibility.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence.
• Proficiency in project management and ERP software systems.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• OSHA 30 Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Applicable mechanical or plumbing licenses

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive senior-level compensation
• Performance-based incentive structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Leadership and professional development opportunities