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Harris

National mechanical contractor: design, build, service

Project Manager 1 - Mechanical Construction

Full-Time
$81.7k - $122.6k+ Short-Term Incentive Plan
Mid
South Hill, VA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Upper Marlboro, MD, USA | Fredericksburg, VA, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Responsibilities
  • Manage safety compliance and foster a culture of safety by performing site walkthroughs and inspections, ensuring site-specific safety plans, audits, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning are completed, and being proficient in Industry Safe.
  • Review, process, organize, log, and distribute contract documents, including drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, construction bulletins, and shop drawings or submittals, to appropriate team members, subcontractors, the fabrication shop, and vendors.
  • Distribute and log document-control activities for the team.
  • Draft, submit, and track RFIs and corresponding responses.
  • Attend field coordination meetings and distribute meeting notes.
  • Administer the project-specific quality-control program and compile documentation.
  • Administer and update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
  • Administer project closeout documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists.
  • Review and understand project documents and communicate and clarify questions or issues with the project team.
  • Identify, price, and negotiate change orders.
  • Provide duration and task information to the general contractor to develop the overall project schedule.
  • Provide a basic schedule to the general contractor and subcontractors.
  • Review the overall project schedule and provide feedback to the general contractor as needed.
  • Develop weekly or biweekly work plans to support and drive the overall schedule, modify work plans, and communicate changes as needed.
  • Review, communicate, and manage labor requirements with the manpower coordinator and attend weekly manpower or labor meetings.
  • Maintain equipment procurement logs.
  • Manage and track tool and equipment rentals.
  • Order equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with the purchasing department.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to estimate projects.
  • Prepare estimates using estimating software.
  • Attend pre-bid, page-turn, project-turnover, and preplanning meetings as required.
  • Assist with or prepare scope and proposal letters.
  • Manage, track, and report labor productivity weekly in accounting software and oversee weekly PDCA activities.
  • Track, update, and report job financial status and potential risks using accounting software.
  • Manage communications with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure project cost changes are updated and current.
  • Assemble the Schedule of Values and ensure project billings are submitted on time while striving for positive cash flow.
  • Track, monitor, and communicate project collection issues, including lien-rights management and customer calls.
  • Prepare for and attend monthly project-manager reviews and communicate project financials, status, and updates.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, including owners and general contractors.
  • Establish industry relationships as required to support future project sales growth.
  • Attend customer outings and events.
  • Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects or change orders.
  • Support and drive division sales goals and manage key accounts accordingly.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as necessary due to project-specific conditions and as directed.

About the company

Harris is a national mechanical contractor offering end-to-end building systems. It handles design and engineering, construction, controls, service, manufacturing, and conveyors for projects ranging from stadiums and power plants to hospitals and classrooms. Its work starts with designing and engineering the mechanical systems, then installing and integrating building controls, followed by ongoing service and maintenance. Harris differentiates itself through its national reach (21 locations across the U.S.), large workforce (over 3,000 employees), extensive experience (more than 70 years), and capability to manage projects end-to-end—from design and fabrication to installation and long-term service—across diverse sectors. The company’s goal is to deliver comprehensive, reliable mechanical systems across the country by combining local expertise with broad national capacity for projects of any size.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Las Vegas, Nevada

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • June 1 and July 13, 2026 acquisitions accelerate Harris's Colorado revenue base.
  • ESCO adds front-range energy management expertise and widens cross-sell into preventive maintenance.
  • 2026 Top Workplaces awards help recruiting in a skilled-trades labor market.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of D.R. Associates, CEI, CCI, and ESCO strains management through 2026.
  • Colorado rollup increases exposure to acquired-margin dilution if local teams churn after close.
  • Competition from regional controls specialists can compress pricing as Harris expands across the Mountain West.

What makes Harris unique

  • June 2026 Colorado acquisitions give Harris local controls, HVAC, and building automation density.
  • Harris combines mechanical construction, service, manufacturing, conveyors, and end-to-end building systems.
  • More than 70 years of regional contracting relationships anchor Harris's expansion playbook.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Company News

PHCPPros
Jun 2nd, 2026
Harris expands into Colorado through multiple strategic acquisitions.

Harris expands into Colorado through multiple strategic acquisitions. June 2, 2026 Harris has expanded its national footprint into Colorado through the acquisition of three companies serving the region's mechanical systems, controls and building automation markets. The move establishes a strong operating base for Harris in Colorado and significantly broadens the company's presence across the Mountain West. The expansion began with the acquisition of Colorado-based temperature controls company D.R. Associates (DRA), effective May 4. Founded in Denver more than 20 years ago, DRA has built a strong reputation for delivering dependable temperature control solutions tailored to the needs of Colorado businesses. The company serves customers across industries including healthcare, manufacturing and commercial facilities. Effective June 1, Harris also acquired Climate Engineering (CEI) and Centennial Controls (CCI). CEI and CCI bring complementary expertise in mechanical systems, HVAC solutions and building automation throughout Colorado. Together, the companies have supported a wide range of commercial and industrial projects across the region, helping customers improve building performance, visibility and operational efficiency through advanced mechanical and controls solutions. Their strong technical capabilities, customer-focused approach and deep local relationships further strengthen Harris' ability to serve customers across Colorado. Together, the acquisitions bring decades of local expertise, long-standing customer relationships and specialized technical capabilities into the Harris organization. "Presence in Colorado is a huge strategic move for Harris," said Bob Swanger, executive vice president of Service + Building Automation at Harris. "Colorado is a constantly growing market with tremendous opportunity, and these organizations bring outstanding people, strong customer relationships and highly respected expertise that align closely with our culture and long-term vision." The acquisitions strengthen Harris' ability to support customers throughout the region with expanded mechanical construction, service, controls and building automation expertise while maintaining the local relationships and responsiveness each company is known for. Harris will work closely with each team to support a steady transition for employees, customers and partners. The teams will continue serving their local customers while gaining access to Harris' national resources, technical expertise and broader service capabilities.