Manage multiple project teams simultaneously, including staffing decisions, performance reviews, and day-to-day team leadership.
Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for all assigned project teams.
Direct and supervise the full project lifecycle — mobilization, construction execution, and closeout — across all assigned projects.
Set a clear plan for success on each project from day one and hold teams accountable to it.
Remove roadblocks and obstacles for PMs, APMs, and field leadership so they can execute without unnecessary friction.
Chair and direct bi-weekly team meetings and monthly project reviews across all assigned work.
Financial Oversight & Risk Management
Own financial outcomes across the portfolio — direct and supervise project accounting, cost-to-complete reviews (bi-monthly minimum), and budget performance.
Direct and supervise change order pricing, submission, and approval. Ensure change order exposure is identified early and mitigated aggressively.
Develop and implement strategies to ensure each project meets or exceeds financial and contractual delivery targets.
Ensure risks, issues, and exposures are actively tracked and resolved — not managed passively.
Communicate project financial status and escalate issues to the SVP with appropriate urgency.
Client & Stakeholder Relationships
Develop and nurture direct relationships with owners, clients, and general contractors — not just at the project level but at the leadership level.
Proactively communicate with clients before issues arise. Build the relationship before it is needed.
Maintain professional and productive relationships with subcontractors and vendors across all projects.
Serve as the face of JCM Associates on the most complex and high-value projects.
People Development & Mentorship
Directly mentor and develop assigned Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers — teach and instruct, do not do their work for them.
Identify performance gaps early and address them directly. Evaluate team composition and adjust when necessary.
Set high expectations and hold the team to them consistently. Model the standard you expect.
Coach PMs on how to manage forward and ahead, not reactively.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Experience
12+ years in mechanical and/or plumbing construction, with at least 3–5 years managing multiple project teams or programs simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience managing MEP construction projects or portfolios in the $15M–$200M+ range.
Field or trade background is a significant advantage — plumber, pipefitter, HVAC mechanic, or any hands-on mechanical/plumbing installation experience. Candidates who came up through the trades and moved into project management leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, equipment procurement, submittals, coordination, BIM, and prefabrication.
Proven ability to manage project financials, cost-to-complete analysis, change order strategy, and budget performance across multiple concurrent projects.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level client relationships in commercial or institutional construction.
Software & Tools
Procore: Required. Used across all assigned projects for submittal oversight, RFI management, change order tracking, document control, and team reporting. Strong proficiency expected.
Bluebeam Revu: Required. Used for drawing review, markup, and document collaboration across the project team. Proficiency expected.
Microsoft Office Suite: Required. Excel (cost-to-complete tracking, budget oversight, portfolio reporting), Word (correspondence, reports), Outlook and Teams (executive communication with owners, GC leadership, and internal teams). Strong proficiency required.
BIM / Coordination Software: Ability to review and guide BIM coordination using Navisworks, Revit, or similar platforms. Does not need to model — needs to be able to evaluate and direct the process.
Scheduling Software: Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools. Ability to review and challenge a schedule, not just read it.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent field experience and construction management experience will be given full consideration.
Familiarity with the MD/VA/DC commercial construction market is a plus.
