Construction Senior Project Manager - Mechanical (MEP) - AUSTIN, TX

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 50% company match

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle allowance

Professional development opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks a Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction to lead large, complex commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will drive scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while coordinating with owners, GCs, architects, and engineers.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in mechanical construction, strong leadership and decision‑making skills, and a track record on major healthcare, higher education, labs, or industrial projects.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of mechanical construction project management experience.
• Proven experience on large commercial projects (healthcare, higher education, labs, industrial, or similar).
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Vehicle or car allowance (if applicable).
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage overall project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Oversee mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and controls.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Lead and mentor project teams, including project managers, engineers, and field leadership.
• Manage contracts, change orders, cost forecasting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Drive procurement of major equipment and long-lead items.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Provide strong client-facing leadership and maintain long-term relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical systems

Budget & cost control

Client relations

Safety leadership

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction

This Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction role is a key leadership position responsible for delivering large, complex commercial projects while driving financial performance, client satisfaction, and team development. The ideal candidate brings deep mechanical expertise, strong project execution skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through all phases of construction. This role offers long-term growth, stability, and a competitive compensation and benefits package for a proven mechanical construction leader.

• Lead large, complex commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage overall project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety
• Oversee mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and controls
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and trade partners
• Lead and mentor project teams, including project managers, engineers, and field leadership
• Manage contracts, change orders, cost forecasting, billing, and financial reporting
• Drive procurement of major equipment and long-lead items
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and safety requirements
• Provide strong client-facing leadership and maintain long-term relationships

Qualifications:

• 8–10+ years of mechanical construction project management experience
• Proven experience on large commercial projects (healthcare, higher education, labs, industrial, or similar)
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Vehicle or car allowance (if applicable)
• Professional development and advancement opportunities