Upchurch

Building engineering

SeniorProjectManager

$115–155k ~AI est. Jackson, Mississippi, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Building engineering
Problems you'll solve

Resolve complex challenges

Eligibility Requirements

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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