Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting partners with a well-established mechanical contractor in Detroit to fill a Mechanical Construction Project Manager role overseeing HVAC, piping and plumbing on commercial and industrial projects.

This position is ideal for a true mechanical construction professional who can manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and multiple project priorities through preconstruction to closeout, delivering technically challenging work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Construction Project Manager.
• Strong background in HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Experience delivering projects $2M+ in value.
• Exposure to commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Mechanical contractor experience (not facilities or service-only roles).

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Oversee HVAC, piping, and plumbing scopes on commercial and industrial jobs.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and GC partners.
• Manage budgets, schedules, change orders, and cost forecasting.
• Lead submittals, RFIs, buyout, and material procurement.
• Support project execution with strong field awareness and communication.

Skills

Mechanical Construction PM

HVAC Systems

Piping & Plumbing

Budget & Scheduling

Stakeholder Coordination

Job description

Mechanical Construction Project Manager | HVAC, Piping & Plumbing

Detroit, MI

We’re partnered with a well-established mechanical contractor supporting commercial and industrial projects throughout the region. They’re adding a Project Manager to lead mechanical scopes from preconstruction through closeout on technically complex work.

This role is ideal for a PM who comes from a true mechanical construction background and is comfortable managing HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects with multiple stakeholders and tight schedules.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage mechanical construction projects from award through closeout
• Oversee HVAC, piping, and plumbing scopes on commercial and industrial jobs
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and GC partners
• Manage budgets, schedules, change orders, and cost forecasting
• Lead submittals, RFIs, buyout, and material procurement
• Support project execution with strong field awareness and communication

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Construction Project Manager
• Strong background in HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
• Experience delivering projects $2M+ in value
• Exposure to commercial and/or industrial environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Mechanical contractor experience (not facilities or service-only roles)

Why This Opportunity

• Stable backlog of commercial and industrial mechanical work
• Projects that are technically engaging—not cookie-cutter
• Strong operational support and experienced field leadership
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth path

If you’re a mechanical PM looking for a solid platform, strong projects, and a company that understands construction, this is worth a conversation.

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