MEP Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager HVAC / Plumbing / Piping

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and piping construction projects from preconstruction through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical construction knowledge, financial management skills, and the ability to lead projects while building relationships with clients, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, scheduling, forecasting, cost controls, and profitability.
• Coordinate HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical system installations.
• Manage subcontractors, field personnel, vendors, and material procurement.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen to ensure project schedules and quality standards are met.
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with general contractors, owners, and engineers.
• Monitor project financial performance, including billing, labor costs, change orders, and cash flow.
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve scheduling, coordination, and construction challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial mechanical construction preferred.

• Strong background in HVAC, plumbing, piping, or mechanical contracting required.

• Experience managing multimillion-dollar mechanical construction projects.

• Solid understanding of construction budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and project financials.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

• Experience working directly with general contractors, owners, engineers, and field teams.

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar systems preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Design-build mechanical construction

• Healthcare, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects

• Large-scale HVAC, plumbing, and process piping installations

• Mechanical estimating and preconstruction

• Experience with union or nonunion mechanical contractors

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a Project Manager who understands both the financial and field operations sides of mechanical construction. Someone who can manage budgets, lead teams, maintain customer relationships, and deliver profitable projects. Direct commercial or industrial mechanical construction experience is required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Opportunity to manage challenging commercial and industrial projects

• Career advancement and leadership potential

• Collaborative environment with experienced construction professionals

• Comprehensive benefits package [confirm with employer]

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager, HVAC Project Manager, Plumbing Project Manager, or Mechanical Construction PM ready for your next opportunity, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. For additional information, please contact Jamie Tomczyk directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes may be confidentially sent to View email address on click.appcast.io. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.