Upchurch
Building engineering
SeniorProjectManager
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“Senior Project Manager at Upchurch. Skills: Client relationship management, Team leadership. Lead project planning. Lead project execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure strategic alignment; Ensure profitability; Ensure operational excellence; Ensure project success
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex challenges
Willingness to travel, Travel 80-100%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8–10+ years managing mechanical construction projects, Lead multi-million-dollar projects, Expert knowledge HVAC, plumbing, piping systems, Financial acumen, Manage budgets, forecasts, contract compliance, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Proficient in Bluebeam, Proficient in project management software, Ability to prioritize multiple projects, Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, OSHA 30 certification, Travel 80-100% of the time
Nice to Have
Design-build experience preferred, CMAR experience preferred, Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination, Familiarity with prefabrication strategies
What You'll Do.
Lead project planning
Lead project execution
Lead project delivery
Drive pre-construction efforts
Conduct constructability reviews
Develop project budgets
Manage project budgets
Develop project schedules
Manage project schedules
Develop procurement strategies
Manage procurement strategies
Develop manpower planning
Manage manpower planning
Serve as client point of contact
Serve as general contractor point of contact
Serve as engineer point of contact
Serve as stakeholder point of contact
Guide project management teams
Oversee project management teams
Approve change orders
Monitor project performance metrics
Partner with field leadership
Partner with safety managers
Resolve design coordination challenges
Resolve logistics challenges
Resolve resource management challenges
Support strategic initiatives
Support Lean construction practices
Support prefab opportunities
Support process improvements
Assist in hiring talent
Assist in developing talent
Assist in retaining talent
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across departments; Partner with field leadership; Partner with safety managers
Communication Scope
Client communication; Stakeholder communication; Negotiation
Process & Methodology
Project management, Budget management, Schedule management, Procurement, Manpower planning, Contract compliance, Risk management, Cash flow management, Lean construction
Full Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing complex and large-scale mechanical construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. This role ensures strategic alignment, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple projects. The SPM mentors project teams, builds strong client relationships, and collaborates across departments to ensure project success in the HVAC, plumbing, and process piping scopes within commercial construction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-value or technically complex mechanical projects. - Drive pre-construction efforts including estimating support, scope definition, and constructability reviews. - Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and manpower planning. - Serve as the executive point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineers, and key stakeholders. - Guide and oversee project management teams including Project Managers, APMs, and Project Engineers. - Review and approve contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and billing. - Monitor project performance metrics including productivity, cost, risk, and cash flow. - Partner with field leadership and safety managers to ensure safe, high-quality installations. - Resolve complex challenges in design coordination, logistics, and res
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