Mechanical Project Manager
Clifton Park, NYFull-time$100–140K/yrPosted 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
John W. Danforth Company seeks a Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects from planning through completion. The role covers budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, collaboration with field teams and project partners, and financial and performance management. The manager also supports safe, timely, on-budget delivery, quality, customer satisfaction, team development, and continuous improvement. Wastewater or water treatment construction experience is preferred.
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About Us
John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast, is growing! We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in training, career development, employee engagement, and team support. We are committed to delivering industry-leading experiences for our customers across commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, advanced technology manufacturing, process piping, fabrication, mission-critical environments, and energy performance projects, backed by comprehensive service maintenance and repair.
Job Summary
As a Project Manager at John W. Danforth Company, you will play a critical role in the successful execution of mechanical construction projects from start to finish. This role focuses on three core areas: project planning and execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination; team and stakeholder collaboration, working closely with field teams, subcontractors, and customers; and financial and performance management, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
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Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
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Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet project objectives.
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Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; proactively identify and mitigate risks and delays.
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Maintain consistent and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
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Lead, mentor, and support project team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
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Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and other project partners as needed.
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Oversee overall project execution to ensure quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
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Participate in continuous improvement efforts and support company initiatives.
Qualifications
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Minimum of 3+ years of project management experience, strong focus in Waste Water/Water Treatment construction preferred.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
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Working knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and construction best practices.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
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Experience with construction/project management software preferred.
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Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Ability to analyze project data and solve problems effectively.
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Self-starter with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Geographic Disclosure
Compensation Range : $100,000-$140,000
Other Compensation : Bonus eligible
Benefits : We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Job Locations US-NY-Clifton Park
ID 2026-51242
Company John W. Danforth Company
Category Operations Management
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date (10/20/2026 8:43 AM)
How this job compares
Set against the 22,583 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$100–140K/yr
- New York median$105–159K/yr874 salary ranges
- US median$107–175K/yr14,491 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $120K, is 10% below the New York median midpoint ($134K) — in the middle half of Project Manager salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,214 open Project Manager jobs in New York and 22,583 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- City of New York43 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 19,346 postings).
- Education
- 11,619 of the 22,583 open Project Manager jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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