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U.S. Engineering

Builds and maintains mechanical building systems

Project Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/27/2026
$103.4k - $146.1k/yr+ Year-end bonus + Matching retirement contributions + Matching 529 contributions
Senior
Bachelor's
Boulder, CO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred; an equivalent combination of mechanical field and leadership experience will be considered.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the mechanical construction industry.
  • Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction industry practices, processes, and standards.
  • Ability to maximize project-team performance through effective management techniques.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  • Time-management and organizational skills.
  • Basic financial acumen to manage project budgets and performance.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.
  • Ability to drive projects through completion.
  • Ability to manage at least $10 million in annual project revenue.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee project profitability and success from estimate preparation and review through construction and on-time, on-budget completion.
  • Lead project start-up, including detailed estimate review and coordination of purchasing, procurement, subcontracts, submittals, and project schedules.
  • Direct the on-site superintendent and associated field and office personnel to ensure quality construction within schedule and budget.
  • Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards consistent with company policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Manage the profitability of assigned projects.
  • Develop effective working relationships with project teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Oversee review and processing of submittals.
  • Manage subcontractor proposal requests, scope reviews, and subcontract issuance.
  • Establish and monitor schedules for field and subcontractor progress.
  • Issue large purchase orders.
  • Review, edit, and approve owner and general contractor contracts.
  • Assist with safety-program coordination and oversee job-site safety reviews.
  • Coordinate project correspondence.
  • Identify and pursue future project opportunities through internal and external networking.
  • Manage project closeouts, including equipment start-ups, quality assurance and quality control, commissioning, and warranty processes.
  • Manage the professional development and mentoring of project engineers assigned to the project.
  • Collect, organize, and document project historical data and lessons learned to support productivity and project-quality monitoring.
  • Reinforce company core values in project work.
  • Manage work breakdown structure and work packs, and facilitate VC/MX.
  • Build, maintain, and track critical path method project schedules.
  • Host weekly internal coordination meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a project-management-assistance or field-leadership role is preferred.
  • Experience with project-management software is a plus.

About the company

U.S. Engineering builds and maintains heating, cooling, plumbing and other mechanical systems for commercial and institutional facilities. Its businesses handle construction and renovations, with teams that plan systems, install equipment and keep buildings operating after handoff. Metalworks manufactures piping and sheet metal assemblies away from the job site, while Innovations coordinates projects around prefabricated systems. The group works for building owners and contractors through construction projects, fabrication orders and service agreements. Its U.S. operating roots date to 1893, and U.S. Engineering Holdings is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kansas City, MO

Founded

1893

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What believers are saying

  • Skills development has several routes: U.S. Engineering advertises field training, mentorship, leadership development and continuing education.
  • Education savings receive employer support: U.S. Engineering advertises contributions to 529 education savings plans.
  • Manufacturing capacity expanded: September 2026 Metalworks opened a Lawrence facility and projected 30 additional positions during its first year.

What critics are saying

  • Project leaders own cost control: Innovations' Senior Project Manager forecasts profitability monthly and adjusts execution plans.
  • Routine site travel limits flexibility: Innovations' Senior Project Manager position requires daily driving to projects.
  • Manufacturing involves physical work: Metalworks' Lawrence Production Associate listing specifies ladder climbing, kneeling and lifting.

What makes U.S. Engineering unique

  • Metalworks reaches distant projects: it reports product deliveries to 48 states, including Hawaii.
  • Production visibility spans the order: Metalworks connects quoting, manufacturing tracking, quality checks and delivery through proprietary technology.
  • Clean fabrication has a dedicated environment: Johnstown uses a cleanroom certified to the ISO 5 cleanliness standard.

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