A Day in the Life with Melissa Germait

Melissa Germait, Senior Project Manager

Melissa Germait brings 12 years of industry experience to her role as Senior Project Manager at Lee Mechanical, where she oversees large commercial HVAC projects spanning mechanical, sheet metal, and mechanical pipe systems. Her project portfolio includes hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, offices, and data centers across new construction and remodel work. Melissa manages the full scope of what it takes to bring complex mechanical systems to completion on projects that define the built environment.

"The tradesmen and women are the ones truly building the buildings we're working on. They're shaping the skylines for our communities, and I love getting to know them and working alongside them every day."

My name is Melissa Germait and I am a Senior Project Manager at Lee Mechanical. I have been in the industry for 12 years and joined Lee about two months ago. My work centers on large commercial HVAC projects, covering mechanical, sheet metal, and mechanical pipe. The project types vary widely: hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, offices, data centers, large remodels, and new construction. If it is large commercial HVAC, that is my focus.

No two days are the same, and that is part of what I enjoy about the role. There is always something in motion: coordinating across trades, working through project details, managing timelines, and staying connected to what is happening in the field. The day-to-day has a level of complexity to it that keeps the work interesting. I prefer it that way.

Working with the tradesmen and women on the job. They are the ones actually building these structures, and what they do has a real and lasting impact on the communities around them. Getting to know the people doing that work, building relationships on the job site, and being part of something that contributes to the built environment in a meaningful way, that is what I find most rewarding about this career.

Large commercial HVAC work across a broad range of building types. Hospitals and healthcare facilities make up a significant portion, along with schools, office buildings, and data centers. The work spans both new construction and remodel projects. The scale and complexity of these jobs require close coordination and a clear understanding of how mechanical, sheet metal, and piping systems interact across a large project.

Collaborative and open. From my experience so far, it is a place where people are willing to work together and where communication is not a barrier. That kind of environment makes a difference when you are managing complex projects and need to move quickly to solve problems. I made the decision to join Lee and I have been glad about it every day since.

If you have experience in large commercial mechanical work and you want to be somewhere that values collaboration and gives you the room to do your job well, Lee is worth a serious look. The projects are substantial, the team is engaged, and the culture supports the kind of work it takes to deliver at this level.

MORE

Day in the Life

  • Sam Sinclair

    Sam Sinclair

    Second-Year Plumbing Apprentice

    Sam Sinclair is a plumbing apprentice at Lee Mechanical, proudly represented by Union Local 75, who brings pride, energy, and a strong sense of purpose to the trade. As a first-generation tradesperson, Sam found a passion for plumbing quickly and now works on new construction and building additions, including a new museum project in Milwaukee. Sam values the chance to keep learning on the job while being part of a team that supports growth every day.

  • Brittany Campos

    Brittany Campos

    Senior Project Manager

    Brittany Campos is a Senior Project Manager at Lee Mechanical who brings 13 years of industry experience to complex healthcare projects. She thrives on the variety that comes with balancing project priorities, supporting teams, and helping plans come to life in the field. Brittany values Lee's collaborative culture and the opportunity to keep growing into larger roles and projects.

  • Shelbie Tobias

    Shelbie Tobias

    HVAC Senior Estimator

    Shelbie Tobias is an HVAC Senior Estimator at Lee Mechanical, where she helps build accurate bids for projects ranging from schools and hospitals to warehouses and other commercial facilities. By reviewing plans, specifications, and estimating details, she helps set projects up for success before work begins in the field. Shelbie enjoys the constant learning that comes with an evolving industry and values Lee's inclusive, growth-oriented culture.