Project Manager

Kauai Mechanical is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from award through successful closeout. This role is ideal for a construction professional who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to keep projects moving safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

What You Will Do

The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of assigned projects, including project planning, scheduling, financial performance, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting project status to owners, GCs, and internal leadership. They will also have experience managing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, or plumbing construction projects on new construction, TI, or retrofit work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license required, clean driving record preferred.
• 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience, or equivalent combination of estimating and field experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, or plumbing construction projects on new construction, TI, or retrofit work.
• Working knowledge of commercial mechanical systems, chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled), cooling towers, VRF / VRV, RTUs, commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, ice machines, and BAS / DDC controls.
• Experience managing submittals, RFIs, change orders, and AIA billing (or equivalent).
• Experience working with General Contractors, owners, architects, and engineers on commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and control drawings.
• Working knowledge of project financials, labor and material tracking, change order pricing, gross profit reporting.
• Bluebeam Revu or comparable plan-markup software experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Strong leader with the ability to hold subcontractors, vendors, and field teams accountable to schedule and quality standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting project status to owners, GCs, and internal leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under time and cost pressure.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize across multiple projects, and complete work to a deadline.
• Discretion and professionalism with sensitive project pricing, contract, and personnel information.
• Understanding of how to maximize the productivity of the construction and technical workforce.
• Ability to walk active construction sites including rooftops, mechanical rooms, and elevated work areas.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance