Mechanical Project Manager

John W. Danforth Company

Tonawanda, New York

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Regulations, Career Development, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Project Management Software, Construction Projects, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Employee Benefits, Financial Management, HVAC, Industry Standards, Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Piping, Plumbing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Evaluation, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Refrigeration, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Tonawanda, New York
POSTED
2 days ago
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, 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:

• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet project objectives.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; proactively identify and mitigate risks and delays.
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Lead, mentor, and support project team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and other project partners as needed.
• Oversee overall project execution to ensure quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and support company initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of project management experience, strong focus in mechanical construction preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and construction best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with construction/project management software preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze project data and solve problems effectively.
• Self-starter with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.

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 Notice to Prospective Employees: Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. Geographic Disclosure:

Compensation Range:   $80,000-$110,000

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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About the Company

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John W. Danforth Company

Danforth is one of the largest Mechanical Contractors in the Northeast region of the United States. We have been providing comfort solutions since 1884. We primarily focus on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Plumbing Systems for Industrial, Commercial and Residential Markets. This includes Industrial, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 Schools, Municipal, and Commercial office buildings.

We provide Project Development, System Design, Construction and Installation, System Commissioning, Energy Solutions and on-going Maintenance and Repairs. We are a privately held company and our greatest value is our 175 dedicated office professionals and approximately 900 unionized field technicians.

Our mission is simple: We are dedicated to Quality and Continual improvement and we are committed to Excellence and Customer Satisfaction. We live by the credo of “High Performance – No Compromise.”

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Parking, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1884
WEBSITE
http://www.jwdanforth.com