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Our client, a specialty contractor focused on mechanical insulation, is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join their East Petersburg, PA branch.

In this role, you will oversee commercial, industrial, institutional, and government projects across Central & North Eastern Pennsylvania, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. The focus is on developing relationships, identifying new opportunities, and managing multiple mechanical insulation projects across diverse markets—including manufacturing facilities, institutional buildings, power plants, and other heavy industrial installations.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary client contact, overseeing estimating, proposal development, contract negotiations, and project execution. You will coordinate with branch and field teams, owners, general contractors, and other trades to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations. This role is ideal for a business-minded Project Manager who thrives on building relationships, growing accounts, and leading projects from proposal to completion.

If you have experience in mechanical insulation or mechanical contracting and want to join a growing industry leader expanding across Central & North Eastern Pennsylvania, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships, acting as primary point of contact throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify new opportunities through networking, client meetings, and prospecting to grow accounts and expand company presence.
• Develop sales strategies for target accounts and bid strategies for key projects.
• Solicit bid packages and procure drawings and specifications for qualified opportunities.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to clarify scope, specifications, and site conditions.
• Interpret specifications and perform material take-offs, focused on mechanical insulation projects.
• Prepare project schedules and proposals, including pre-bid reviews and go/no-go decisions.
• Oversee material and submittal preparation as required by contract conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with customer points of contact regarding project status, schedule, and potential impacts.
• Maintain job control systems, cost codes, accounting entries, and accurate invoicing.

Requirements

• 5+ years in mechanical insulation or mechanical contracting for commercial, industrial, or institutional construction projects.
• Proven experience developing new business, growing accounts, and managing client relationships.
• Full lifecycle project management experience, including estimating, scheduling, budget management, and field oversight.
• Comfortable working closely with general contractors, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and architectural drawings and specifications.
• Self-motivated, able to plan, prioritize, and execute with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently across assigned territory.

Location: East Petersburg, PA

Travel: Frequent travel across Central & North Eastern PA, Baltimore, and Washington, DC

Benefits: Car allowance, mileage reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, annual performance review, Bonuses and Profit incentives

If this aligns with your experience and career goals, please apply and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

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