Mechanical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in the Boise, Idaho location is currently hiring for a Mechanical Project Manager to support a large semiconductor construction project. This is an onsite opportunity working directly with the project team on a high-visibility build.

Pay – $105,000 – $158,125 annually (Depending on years of experience, tenure, software proficiency, and relevant project experience)

Location – Boise, ID (Onsite)

Schedule – Monday through Friday, salaried position with an expectation of approximately 50 hours per week. Additional Saturday hours are paid at time and a half.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own project estimates, scoping, proposals, safety, and execution while meeting profitability goals

• Manage personnel, financials, schedules, and project risks and opportunities

• Oversee mechanical construction activities with a strong focus on plumbing scope

• Communicate with engineering teams to ensure complete designs and clearly defined scope within budget

• Collaborate with fabrication and manufacturing teams and attend coordination meetings

• Mentor and support Project Engineers and Project Coordinators

• Estimate and negotiate change orders

• Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs

• Buy out major equipment and subcontracts and track deliveries

• Maintain working knowledge of project contracts and specifications

• Plan, organize, and schedule project work with field leadership

• Prepare fabrication shop work packages

• Ensure full compliance with safety programs and contractual requirements

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• Communicate proactively and professionally with all project stakeholders

Qualification Requirements

• 1+ year of experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer

• Strong understanding of RFI processes, submittals, and change orders

• High technical competency in plumbing scope

• Ability to read and interpret drawings for complex plumbing systems

• In-depth understanding of mechanical installation sequencing

• Proven experience managing and coaching project engineers

• Experience with estimation, construction management, and bidding

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar platforms, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office tools

Disqualifiers

• Limited experience with mechanical or plumbing construction scopes

• No experience with estimation or change order management

• Inability to work onsite in Boise, Idaho

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to support a large semiconductor manufacturing facility project

• Exposure to complex mechanical construction work in a growing market

• Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on project success

• Collaborative onsite project environment

• Competitive compensation with additional pay for extended work schedules

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $158125.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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