At JH Kelly, we’re seeking a skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead our Commercial Mechanical projects and deliver successful outcomes on complex construction initiatives. If you excel at managing the full project lifecycle, coordinating teams, controlling costs and schedules, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and driving projects to completion with safety and quality at the forefront, this is your opportunity to contribute to a century-old industry leader.

Here’s a deeper dive into what you’ll take on:

Project Leadership & Execution

Plan and manage the project estimate, schedule, and account for variances to the plan.
Manage and control project cost and account for variances to the estimate.
Create accurate projections of cost at completion.
Plan and manage the project control systems.
Direct activities of project staff personnel.
Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes when so directed.
Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure installation will be in accordance with the contract.
Write and manage RFI’s and change orders.
Plan and coordinate work appropriately to facilitate the work permit process.
Review construction procedures and provide technical support for work.
Ensure construction work in-house and by sub-contractors complies with the contract.
Be directly involved with construction procedures and represent JH Kelly at various meetings.
Perform field engineering for construction convenience items, including calculation and design drafting when required.
Keep management informed of project status and scheduling.
Thoroughly review all drawings, submittals, samples, and shop drawings to ensure the final product will be in accordance with the contract.

Team Development & Mentorship

Lead, mentor, and manage Interns, Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.

Relationship & Business Development

Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts, including shop and field craft personnel, as well as supervise coworkers

Financial & Administrative Oversight

Ensure timely and accurate billings, collections, and monthly forecasting
Utilize systems for budgeting, phase codes, purchasing, quantities, and documentation
Oversee procurement, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation

Safety & Quality Leadership

Champion and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols across all projects and teams
Ensure no unresolved safety or quality issues on any project under your leadership

Additional Responsibilities

Market and sell JH Kelly services to existing and potential clients
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and company success

What You Bring:

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the full project management life cycle within the commercial mechanical industry. Expertise in all responsibilities of a project, demonstrating proficiency and mastery with consistent positive results and growth: Scheduling, budgeting, planning, and managing projects; Establishing scheduling baselines, assessing impact claims, and negotiating soft subjects; Conducting risk assessment and communication (both internal and external); Managing billings, forecasting, and resource management; Consistently producing profits greater than the bid margin; Developing repeat business with customers and clients.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related construction industry field, or equivalent work experience.
Skills: Expert-level proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, risk management, and contract negotiation. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam (intermediate Excel skills required). Strong ability to read, mark up drawings, and perform take-offs
Mindset: Strategic thinker, self-sufficient leader, proactive relationship-builder, and energetic problem-solver who thrives under pressure and drives consistent positive outcomes. Commitment to safety.
Requirements: Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various construction sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

This role involves transitioning between office and construction field settings. In the office, employees sit for extended periods while working at a computer and communicating by phone. In the field, employees stand and walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl to inspect confined or restricted spaces, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Good vision and hearing are required for reading plans, identifying hazards, and communicating effectively on active construction sites. Employees may work in various weather conditions and must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots. Travel between job sites is required.

The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

JH Kelly is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.