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Construction Field Manager (Building Mechanical Systems)

ecosystemNew York, NY
Posted Jun 4 · Updated Oct 15
💰 $85,000 – $130,000/yrFull-timeconstructionhvacmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Technical Construction Manager overseeing building mechanical systems projects from design through commissioning.

Skills & Keywords

mechanical systemsconstruction managementproject commissioningtroubleshooting

What you will do

  • Oversee on-site construction operations, managing subcontractors, client, and stakeholders at higher-education facilities.
  • Drive the success of projects in a versatile, and highly integrated team that works in tandem from design to completion, whilst ensuring safety and quality.
  • Manage and resolve technical challenges on-site by leveraging your problem-solving skills to achieve project goals in more efficient and cost-effective ways.
  • Navigate change/scope creep and solve technical challenges on site, always balancing costs, budgets schedules, and people.
  • Propose, estimate, and present project upgrades to the client.
  • Understand aspects of energy performance measures before committing to implementation.
  • Assume responsibility for managing project construction execution, adhering to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
  • Deliver an exceptional client experience.

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience with ownership of construction projects, encompassing technical oversight, project management, delivery, and execution.
  • Experience in HVAC or mechanical construction
  • Strong communication (written and verbal), listening, and negotiating skills in English.
  • Team player with a positive attitude, resilience, and determination.
  • Quick critical thinking ability under pressure.
  • Top-notch organizational skills.
  • Resourceful and excellent judgment
  • Field-based role with 4-5 days/week on active project sites across NYC and surrounding regions (Greater NY, Long Island, New Jersey; occasional Philadelphia). Candidates must live within commuting distance of the NYC metro area. Office presence is as needed; regional travel flexibility is required.

What Ecosystem offers

  • Competitive annual base salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000, with final compensation determined based on a candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and skillset, as well as geographic location.
  • High talent density organization in a rock-solid business environment.
  • “Ask me anything” approach from ownership and management.
  • Industry-leading health and safety practices.
  • Internal technical training and mentorship opportunities.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative work environment where curiosity and risk-taking are encouraged.
  • The opportunity to take ownership of results and see projects through from design to implementation.
  • Paid time off per year: We observe 10 public holidays, we offer a minimum of 15 days of vacation, and 5 personal (sick) days are encouraged to be taken (no justification required). On top of that, we have paid time off between December 25 and January 1 when our offices close for the holiday period for a well-earned break.
  • A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and telemedicine, and 401K.
  • Thriving people-first culture: we put our values in action in DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social committees. We celebrate our successes together at Ecofest- watch the video here.
  • Mission-driven organization and stable business environment.
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About ecosystem

Ecosystem is an integrated engineering and construction firm that modernizes energy-intensive buildings in the built environment, delivering guaranteed energy savings results.

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