Mechanical Project Manager

Ready to lead high-impact mechanical projects with a company known for putting people first? General Sheet Metal (GSM) is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to join our growing team.

We're proud to be recognized as one of Oregon's Best Companies to Work For.

Why You'll Love Working at GSM

At GSM, we don't just build projects—we build careers, teams, and community. You'll find a culture grounded in collaboration, strong leadership, and meaningful work aligned with our core values.

You'll experience :

• A safe and supportive workplace
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Meaningful projects
• A company mission rooted in building successful people and delivering exceptional results

Building Success Together - It's What We Do Here!

Team– We got your back

Together, we win and lose as a team! We will maintain a safe and supportive work environment – with our words, actions, and behaviors.

Transparency – Keep it real

We act with integrity and are committed to having respectful, open, direct, and timely conversations with our coworkers, clients, and customers, no matter how difficult.

Innovation – No dumb ideas

We promote a growth mindset by exploring new ideas and collaborating at all levels.

Reliability – 100% say / do ratio

We keep our commitments.

Standout Benefits

100% employer-sponsored healthcare & wellness plan for employees and dependents

Access to a personal Financial Planner

401(k), paid time off, paid holidays

Tax savings programs for dependent care & medical expenses

Life insurance, voluntary AFLAC plans (including short-term disability), EAP, and other perks

100% ESOP Company

General Description / Job Purpose :

As a Mechanical Project Manager at GSM, you'll manage large, complex, projects safely, on time, and within budget—while building strong partnerships with clients, vendors, and trade partners. You'll be the driver of project execution, proactively removing obstacles and ensuring your team has what they need to succeed.

This position includes regular jobsite visits and attendance at required project meetings. This position requires directing the work effort on the project as well as providing mentorship / training support for PE's.

Duties / Functions / Accountabilities :

Project Planning & Tracking

Understand scope and specifications for GSM, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers

Create equipment release schedules based on execution strategy

Clearly define team roles and responsibilities

Responsible to understand the specifications of our scope of work and of subcontractors and equipment suppliers after award of project. Clearly define roles of project personnel.

Communicate the budget and track all modifications of scope, via RFI's and / or change orders.

Ensure team understands the notification time frames and requirements

Responsible to determine and schedule preplanning meetings, project kick offs, mid-term, and job close outs.

Accountable to prepare and submit timely WIP reports monthly and accurately forecast cost to complete.

Accountable to create schedule of values, budgets, and assign cost codes based upon the overall execution plan working closely with project team.

Documentation & Control

Review / verify subcontracts and major equipment purchase orders

Sign off on invoices and maintain accurate document tracking

Maintain strong document control and ensure teams always have the latest RFIs, drawings, and schedules

Ensure submittal packages are compiled, submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to release

Process monthly billings on each project under construction per Contract requirements and GSM guidelines

Communication & Leadership

Serve as the central point of contact for customers, GSM team, and subcontractors

Manage project correspondence promptly and professionally

Provide and receive constructive feedback

Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal partners

Change Management

Prepare and submit change orders quickly and accurately

Create change order budgets, support documentation, and negotiate with customers

Obtain signed EWAs as required

Team Support & Growth

Partner with Sales / Estimating to secure future opportunities

Support estimate reviews prior to bid submissions to ensure completeness and accuracy

Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For :

Required

6–8+ years of project management experience in HVAC or the construction industry (or equivalent)

GED / Diploma

Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and active listening

Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills

Customer-service mindset and team-oriented approach

Basic financial / cash flow understanding

Detail-driven, high standards for accuracy

Proficiency with Microsoft Office +

Preferred (But Not Required)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field