Project Manager - Mechanical Construction (HVAC/Plumbing)
3 days ago
Dallas
Job Description Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first. Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications. Project Manager – Mechanical Construction (HVAC/Plumbing) Location: Garland, TX Schedule: Full-Time Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Position Overview We are seeking an organized and self-reliant Project Manager to join our team. This role is critical to the successful delivery of complex mechanical construction projects. The Project Manager will oversee planning, coordination, financial management, and execution of assigned projects, ensuring client satisfaction and company profitability. This is a documentation-heavy PM role — ideal for someone who thrives in accurately managing project financials, RFIs, billing, and change orders while keeping everything on track behind the scenes with a positive and open-minded attitude. Compensation: the salary pay range is $90k -$110k annually, based on experience and qualifications What You'll Own (Responsibilities) • Full lifecycle project management: handoff at pre-construction → closeout, • Manage project financials (budgets, SOVs, billings, forecasting, cash flow) with accuracy, • RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation tracking, • Vendor and subcontractor coordination (buyout, procurement, agreements), • Schedule tracking and issue resolution, • Project compliance (specs, codes, safety, inspections), • Communication across field, clients, and internal stakeholders, • Attend project, safety, and coordination meetings with clients, subcontractors, and field teamsWhat You'll Bring (Qualifications), • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered., • 5+ years of project management experience in mechanical contracting (HVAC, plumbing, piping, or related construction)., • Proven track record managing commercial or industrial construction projects from start to finish., • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, drawings, specifications, codes, and construction means/methods., • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project) and MS Office Suite., • Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment., • OSHA 30 certification preferred.What We Offer (Benefits), • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance, sales, and overall project profitability, • 6 paid standard holidays, • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Company‑paid life insurance, • 401(k) with employer match at company discretion, • Company‑provided laptop (and iPad, if required), • Drug screening, • Background check, • Any screening required for badging and access to public school job sites Why Join Kelso Industries? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. Here you will experience: Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways. Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable. Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being. Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business