Mechanical Construction Project Manager

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**About Us**

We are one of Southern California’s leading value-added mechanical contractors.

With a focus on client requirements, we offer BIM capabilities, design-build services, sustainable solutions, commercial HVAC systems, and complex mechanical and industrial system installations.

**Job Summary**

**SUMMARY**

University Mechanical is currently seeking an experienced **Mechanical Construction Project Manager** for our San Diego, CA location.

Backed by the strength and stability that comes with almost a century of customer care and ownership, UMEC adheres to the highest safety standards for its employees and clients.

UMEC offers industry-leading building information modeling (BIM) capabilities, design/build services, sustainable solutions, commercial HVAC services, and complex mechanical and industrial system installations.

This position will lead mechanical construction projects safely on time and within budget for various markets including Healthcare, Life Science, Commercial, Industrial and a wide range of other markets.

Compensation Range: $100K - 150K

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Note: This is not intended to be neither a detailed nor comprehensive description on any individual employee’s job content.

Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee.

The Project Manager has the following duties which include safety of UMEC field personnel assigned to the projects, field labor productivity, quality assurance and coordination, project financial outcome, projections and reporting, material and equipment procurement, change order management, owner/client relations, project cash flow, and personnel management.

Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, executed plans, and programs.

Other duties may be assigned.

Managers are responsible for directing and overseeing the work activities of their direct reports and to be available during the hours that any direct reports are working.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**COMPUTER SKILLS**

**Able to effectively operate the following computer software programs** - Microsoft (Excel, Works, Project, Access, and Powerpoint), Bluebeam Revu PDF editing, Vista-Viewpoint (Project Management & Accounting Software), and Quotesoft Estimating Software.

**REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES**

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

+ Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.

+ Must prioritize in a fast paced, multi-task environment.

+ Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.

+ Must work with minimal supervision.

+ Must effectively manage time and details.

+ Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

+ Must have organizational skills in handling & archiving technical data.

+ Must comply with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must have 5-7 years construction work-related experience and/or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

_We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success._ **_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled_**

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings.

EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) .

Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

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If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

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**Equal Opportunity Employer**

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

**Notice to Prospective Employees**

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings.

EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) .

Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services.

If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

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**Job Locations** _US-CA-El Cajon_
**ID** _2025-1764_

**Company** _University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc._

**Category** _Operations Services_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Location Type** _Onsite_

**Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(10/15/2025 10:38 AM)_

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