Traveling Mechanical Project Manager

A leading mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Traveling Mechanical Project Manager to lead major HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects across the United States. This role is designed for a Project Manager who is comfortable taking ownership of large, technically complex mechanical scopes with mechanical construction values exceeding $40M
. Projects may include mission critical, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, semiconductor, industrial, large commercial, and other high profile facilities.

The successful candidate should have experience managing substantial mechanical packages, coordinating large field teams, working closely with general contractors and owners, and controlling cost, schedule, procurement, subcontractors, and project risk from preconstruction through closeout.

• Manage large mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through final turnover
• Take ownership of HVAC, piping, plumbing, equipment, and related mechanical scopes valued at $40M and above
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, commitments, change orders, billing, contingency, and overall financial performance
• Partner with field leadership on manpower planning, sequencing, productivity, logistics, and project execution
• Coordinate closely with General Contractors, owners, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership
• Lead procurement of major mechanical equipment, piping systems, fixtures, fabricated assemblies, and long lead materials
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, project documentation, and schedule impacts
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating handoff, constructability reviews, scope development, and project planning
• Develop and maintain project schedules, procurement schedules, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate complex HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, process piping, mechanical equipment, and specialty systems
• Work closely with BIM, VDC, engineering, prefabrication, and fabrication teams
• Identify cost, schedule, procurement, manpower, and constructability risks early
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers while maintaining accountability around schedule, quality, and commercial obligations
• Lead owner and project meetings and communicate clearly regarding progress, risk, cost, schedule, and upcoming decisions
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, punch list, turnover, and project closeout
• Maintain strong safety and quality expectations throughout project execution
• Travel nationwide based on project needs

• Data centers and mission critical facilities
• Semiconductor and advanced manufacturing
• Healthcare and hospital construction
• Large commercial developments
• Industrial facilities
• Central utility plants
• High rise construction
• Pharmaceutical and life sciences
• Manufacturing campuses
• Large infrastructure related mechanical systems
• Complex Design Build MEP projects

Candidates with experience managing mechanical scopes exceeding $40M will be particularly well aligned.

• Project Manager or Senior Project Manager experience with a commercial or industrial mechanical contractor
• Strong background in HVAC, piping, plumbing, or integrated mechanical construction
• Experience managing large and technically complex mechanical scopes
• Strong financial management and forecasting ability
• Experience managing procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and field execution
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination, and installation requirements
• Experience with Design Build and Design Assist delivery preferred
• Comfortable working closely with BIM, VDC, engineering, fabrication, and field leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in high pressure…