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Mechanical Project Manager

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Queens, NYContract$55–80/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$55–80/hr
Location
Queens, NY
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Project Manager supports the daily oversight and execution of mechanical construction projects, including planning, scheduling, procurement, coordination, cost tracking, and documentation. The role works with field teams and project stakeholders on commercial and institutional projects in New York City. It is a contract-to-hire position based in Queens, requires onsite work and travel throughout the five boroughs, and offers a path to grow into a Project Manager role.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction Project ManagementMechanical Construction SystemsConstruction Drawing InterpretationOrganizationTime ManagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeExcelMechanical ContractingHVAC ContractingMEP SubcontractingProcoreAutodesk Construction CloudBluebeamPrimavera P6Microsoft ProjectChange Order ManagementRFI ManagementSubmittal ProcessesAttention to DetailPrioritization

Qualifications

5+ Years Construction Project ExperienceBachelor's in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Project Manager

Job Description

Join our team to assist in the daily oversight of mechanical construction projects. This role supports project planning, scheduling, procurement, and coordination efforts, ensuring successful project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Managers with daily oversight of mechanical construction projects.

  • Support project planning, scheduling, procurement, and coordination efforts.

  • Track project budgets, commitments, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.

  • Coordinate with field teams, vendors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and ownership representatives.

  • Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and closeout packages.

  • Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks or delays.

  • Assist in reviewing drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

  • Support material procurement and delivery schedules.

  • Attend jobsite meetings and participate in project progress discussions.

  • Help manage project cost tracking and forecasting.

  • Ensure compliance with company safety standards and project requirements.

  • Maintain strong communication with internal and external project stakeholders.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or coordination.

  • Understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical construction systems.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

  • Excellent organization and time management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working for a mechanical contractor, HVAC contractor, or MEP subcontractor.

  • Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project.

  • Experience supporting projects in New York City.

  • Knowledge of change order management, RFIs, and submittal processes.

  • Self-starter with a willingness to learn.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Collaborative team player.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Career-oriented individual interested in growing into a Project Manager role.

Work Environment

This position requires working on-site and the ability to travel throughout the five boroughs. Join a mechanical contractor based in Queens, focusing on commercial and institutional projects such as museums, high-rise condos, and theaters. The team is currently managing five projects and looking for support as soon as possible, offering growth opportunities and a substantial project backlog.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Queens, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Queens, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Queens,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 22,902 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–80/hr
  • New York median$54–65/hr52 hourly ranges
  • US median$46–60/hr931 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $67.50/hr, is 17% above the New York median midpoint ($58/hr) — in the middle half of Project Manager hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,230 open Project Manager jobs in New York and 22,902 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (19,689 postings).
Education
12,403 of the 22,902 open Project Manager jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 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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