Posted 03/16/2026
Job Number: 15842

Senior Project Manager

Newport News, VA Onsite

Industry:  Construction

Job Category: Construction

Job Type:  Direct Hire

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Job Description

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing HVAC and mechanical construction projects for large commercial facilities, including hospitals, hotels, schools, and government buildings. This role includes managing engineering coordination, budgeting, procurement, and project execution from design through startup and closeout. The Senior Project Manager collaborates closely with owners, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors to ensure projects adhere to technical requirements and budget constraints while fostering strong client relationships. The position requires a strategic mindset focused on achieving company revenue and growth goals. Challenges may arise in adapting to the company’s processes and culture, which emphasize excellence and integrity.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $117,000 / Year DOE

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate project costs and designs with owners, engineers, and general contractors in coordination with the estimating team
  • Monitor third-party engineering designs for compliance with customer needs and pricing parameters
  • Perform design calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications leading to construction documents
  • Coordinate the work of general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and designers to meet project requirements
  • Manage material takeoff, procurement, submittals, and delivery of materials as needed
  • Monitor project labor and material budgets
  • Assist with startup, troubleshooting, and punch list closeout
  • Provide technical assistance and serve as a resource for project-related issues
  • Maintain trust and competence with existing customers
  • Develop new client relationships
  • Collaborate with consulting engineers as part of the project team
  • Identify construction opportunities in target markets through networking
  • Achieve company goals for revenue and profit
  • Allocate 80% of time to managing projects and 20% to paperwork, reporting, and meetings
  • Support project managers as a mentor and provide guidance

Senior Project Manager Requirements:

  • 7+ years of project management experience in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical piping
  • Experience with plumbing/piping, sheet metal, prefabrication, and HVAC projects
  • Experience managing projects in the 8-12M range
  • Experience working with general contractors, owners, and mechanical subcontractors
  • Understanding of the HVAC commissioning process
  • Strategic mindset focused on company goals, revenue, and profit
  • Strong understanding of engineering designs and specifications
  • Expertise in take-offs, submittals, material procurement, and budgeting
  • PE certification is preferred
  • A mechanical engineering degree is preferred

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
  • 3% 401K match
  • Fully vested ESOP after 5 years, with shares received yearly
  • Company vehicle and gas card
  • Company cell phone and laptop
  • PTO + Holidays
  • 8 community service hours yearly

If you are a Senior Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-CM1

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