Mechanical Construction Project Manager - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of construction management, multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States.

JMT is seeking a Mechanical Construction Project Manager in the New York Metro area to be responsible for providing construction project oversight using knowledge of general engineering and construction principles and practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate and execute assignments as necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives defined by the client; ensuring work is performed and completed in strict accordance with the contract documents; acting as a technical advisor to the Owner and other team members; teaching and mentoring less experienced team members; and, other tasks as may be required..

The annual salary range for this position is $140,000.00-$165,000.00.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface and maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, and contractors
• Manage and coordinate field/inspection staff
• Manage project schedule from inception to close out
• Run project job-site meetings
• Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Review and approve contractor monthly requisitions and invoices
• Report on project issues and provide status updates
• Perform other duties as may be required

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership skills for managing and mentoring field staff
• Ability to take charge and effectively manage contractors to meet project schedule
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations with 30HR OSHA Safety card
• The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment
• Ability to evaluate contractor provided construction CPM schedules, including logic and sequencing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done

• Minimum of seven years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Senior Inspector, Construction Management Representative, Owner’s Representative or Construction Superintendent on mechanical or plumbing projects
• Experience with building renovation projects and building system repair and restoration projects that involve the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training
• Knowledge and experience working with the Owner’s Project Managers on project costs and budgets, processing change requests, requests for information, submittals, and field observation reports
• Experience using construction management software (eBuilder, Procore, etc.) to communicate construction progress and process documentation

Preferred Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Certified Construction Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineering license NY State, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Experience on public buildings (public housing) projects
• Experience working with NYC local agencies

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. Travel required.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.