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Harder Mechanical Contractors

Builds mechanical systems for factories and buildings

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Portland, OR, USA
In PersonTravel to other regions may be required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate Excel skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems.
  • Ability to communicate with suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners.
  • Self-starter who is motivated and takes initiative.
  • Organized and productive, with strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize ongoing tasks.
  • Commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction.
  • Interest in LEAN construction principles.
  • Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • At least 10 years of project management experience, preferably focused on mechanical systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience or education.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of assigned projects.
  • Coordinate with the project team and field labor to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
  • Manage the project budget and maintain a strong client relationship.
  • Understand every aspect of the project scope.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and proactively communicate openly and honestly with them.
  • Oversee project budget and schedule, and provide ongoing progress updates to stakeholders.
  • Manage all team members, including project engineers, superintendents, and administrative support.
  • Assume responsibility for project outcomes, including schedule completion, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide regular status reports to clients and the company.

About the company

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Harder Mechanical Contractors

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Harder Mechanical Contractors builds piping, heating, cooling and plumbing systems for industrial plants, commercial buildings and semiconductor facilities across the western United States. It handles high-purity piping used in chip production and installs complete process systems, from equipment placement to the connections that carry liquids and gases. Its teams combine design coordination, fabrication and field installation, and customers pay for industrial construction projects as well as maintenance and service work on existing systems. The company traces its roots to a plumbing business founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, OR

Founded

1934

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What believers are saying

  • Oxnard graduate field-engineer roles advertise a salary from $70,000 to $85,000.
  • Harder advertises a 10% company retirement contribution plus up to 2% matching for Oxnard graduate field engineers.
  • Internships pay for full-time summer work: Harder's 2027 program pays hourly, with overtime as needed.

What critics are saying

  • Reno safety managers work late: Harder's advertised data-center night shift runs from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Reno night-shift safety managers receive no per diem: the application explicitly classifies this position as local direct hire.
  • Summer interns need geographic flexibility: the field-engineering placement requires travel or relocation for the work term.

What makes Harder Mechanical Contractors unique

  • Harder's labor network spans seven trades: union agreements cover pipefitters, millwrights, ironworkers, carpenters, boilermakers, sheet-metal workers and laborers.
  • Harder tracks fabrication in real time: its PRIME program uses barcodes to update shop production status.
  • Harder controls clean production environments: its Milwaukie and Phoenix fabrication shops contain cleanrooms with internationally classified air purity.

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