Mechanical Construction Manager, Commercial & Industrial
Hartford, CT
Construction – Mechanical /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
As a Construction Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-performance mechanical infrastructure and retrofit projects focused on HVAC systems, boiler replacements, chiller installations, and related mechanical upgrades at commercial and industrial facilities. These projects are designed to improve operational efficiency, occupant comfort, and energy performance. You will manage the full lifecycle of construction activities, ensuring alignment with client goals, regulatory compliance, and mechanical system reliability. Meets all professional and legal requirements for performing the work assigned. Out-of-state travel may range up to 30%.
Project Leadership & Execution
- Manage construction projects from planning through commissioning, with a focus on mechanical system retrofits including HVAC, boilers, chillers, and associated piping and controls.
- Oversee site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence in mechanically intensive environments.
- Leverage Mantis’ enterprise-wide digital platforms to drive performance insights, enable smart system integration, and ensure delivery excellence.
- Lead project teams consisting of mechanical engineers, HVAC contractors, commissioning agents, property management, operating engineers, and client facilities teams to deliver integrated mechanical solutions.
- Support and organize projects with Project Managers, if applicable, and maintain POC for customers during the entire project.
- Proactively address project challenges, including financial and operational issues, to ensure seamless client experience and transparency.
- Interact with internal team members including sales support, marketing, strategic account executives, sales executives, fellow project managers, subject matter experts, and senior management as needed.
Project Management
- Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients, ensuring transparent communication and responsive service throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project outcomes with client sustainability targets, decarbonization strategies, and mechanical system performance goals.
- Identify and implement innovative approaches to mechanical retrofit design, system optimization, and long-term reliability improvements.
- Manage multiple projects at various phases and in various locations, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, and financial closeout.
- Demonstrate full accountability for “cradle to grave” management of projects.
- Create and execute project and delivery schedules and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identify the resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to members of the project team.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Champion the deployment of energy-efficient HVAC technologies, advanced boiler systems, and high-performance chillers aligned with Mantis' sustainability goals.
- Identify upselling opportunities and work with Account Managers to sell additional projects.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
- Ensure accurate documentation, predictive reporting, and initiative-taking financial forecasting using Mantis’ performance platforms.
- Support invoicing, revenue recognition, and financial compliance in close coordination with project accounting and delivery teams.
- Work with Project Accountant to ensure appropriate revenue recognition, timely and accurate invoicing, accurate cash and revenue forecasting, and assist with receivables for project if needed.
- Manage project budget.
- Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
- Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of project including project set-up form, budgets, schedules, tracking progress, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, and status reports on time and following pre-established formats to pass all project documentation reviews with client.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 12+ years of project management experience across engineering, construction, or technical system projects.
- Strong understanding of mechanical retrofit strategies including HVAC, boiler, and chiller systems.
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and project documents.
- Familiar with field installation practices and coordinating mechanical infrastructure.
- Experience with system testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
- Skilled in working with cross-functional teams, including contractors, engineers, and clients.
- Strong organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented and hands-on.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with large scale mechanical projects for hospitals, manufacturing, or data center clients.
- PMP, LEED or equivalent certification
$125,000 - $165,000 a year
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
What else can we offer you?
We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!
Not sure you meet every single requirement?
Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.
Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
