Mission Critical Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

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The Mission Critical Senior Project Manager – Mechanical is responsible for leading large-scale, complex mechanical construction projects in mission-critical environments, including data centers, semiconductor facilities, and other high-tech facilities. This role oversees project execution from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout, ensuring financial performance, schedule adherence, and successful coordination of complex mechanical systems. As a leader, this position drives collaboration across project teams, builds strong customer relationships, and upholds Horwitz’s core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead the planning, management, and execution of large-scale mission-critical mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

- Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, labor forecasts, and execution strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

- Collaborate with field leadership on weekly work plans, look-ahead schedules, pull planning, and project coordination.

- Oversee mechanical systems, equipment procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

- Drive design, BIM coordination, and prefabrication processes to improve productivity and project efficiency.

- Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, billing, cash flow, and profitability while identifying financial risks and opportunities.

- Lead monthly forecasting and work-in-progress (WIP) reviews, monitoring labor productivity, project costs, and subcontractor performance.

- Review and negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and proactively address financial, operational, and scheduling risks.

- Partner with Preconstruction on estimating, pricing strategies, value engineering, and project alternatives.

- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project teams through coaching, collaboration, and accountability.

- Coordinate mechanical startup, testing, commissioning, and project closeout to meet project requirements and customer expectations.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, and industry partners while identifying opportunities for future business.

- Uphold Horwitz’s professional standards, safety expectations, and commitment to continuous improvement.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

- Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious.

- Get better every day.

Skills and Abilities:

- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, process piping, plumbing, hydronic systems, and complex mechanical infrastructure.

- Proven ability to manage large-scale mechanical construction projects with accountability for budgets, schedules, and profitability.

- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, scheduling, cost forecasting, and risk management.

- Experience managing labor productivity, change orders, subcontractor performance, and project financials.

- Ability to lead and mentor project teams while collaborating effectively with field leadership, engineering, and trade partners.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to anticipate project challenges, develop solutions, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Education and Experience:

- 2-year technical associate degree or higher required.

- Significant project management experience in commercial or industrial mechanical construction.

- Direct experience managing mission-critical construction projects, including hyperscale data centers, semiconductor facilities, or other high-tech environments.

- Experience with chilled water systems, cooling systems, equipment plants, and process piping.

- Experience managing accelerated project schedules, phased turnover, and complex commissioning processes.

- Familiarity with mechanical prefabrication, BIM coordination, and design-assist or design-build construction.

- Experience managing large mechanical construction budgets and complex subcontractor scopes.

- Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, COINS, Rivet, or similar project management platforms.

- Experience mentoring Project Managers and Project Engineers.

- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for jobsite travel