Mechanical Construction Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Construction Project Manager in the Sacramento region. You will oversee projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring systems are installed correctly and on schedule across HVAC, piping, plumbing, and hydronic disciplines.

In this hands-on role, you’ll balance budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, while coordinating with owners, GCes, engineers, and field crews.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing mechanical construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and hydronic systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both office staff and field crews.
• Comfortable making decisions and owning the outcome.
• Mechanical Engineering or Business-related degree preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects involving HVAC, piping, plumbing, and hydronic systems.
• Manage budgets, schedules, manpower, materials, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and field crews.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, and change orders with a practical eye.
• Identify problems early and solve them before they become expensive.
• Ensure safety, quality, and code compliance are never optional.
• Support field teams with clear direction and realistic expectations.

Skills

Proven experience managing mechanical

HVAC systems knowledge

Piping and hydronic systems

Communication with office and field

Decision-making and ownership

Field background / trade experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Business-related degree

Job description

This job isn’t about sitting behind a desk pretending construction happens on spreadsheets. It’s about understanding how mechanical systems actually get built—and taking responsibility for making sure they’re built right.

We’re looking for a Mechanical Construction Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering HVAC, Piping, Plumbing, and Hydronic systems on commercial and industrial projects throughout the Sacramento region. If you’ve spent time in the field, know the difference between theory and reality, and take pride in doing things the right way, this role was written with you in mind.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You’ll manage projects from kickoff to closeout, keeping the work moving and the people aligned.

• Lead mechanical construction projects involving HVAC, piping, plumbing, and hydronic systems
• Manage budgets, schedules, manpower, materials, and subcontractors
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and field crews
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, and change orders with a practical eye
• Identify problems early and solve them before they become expensive
• Ensure safety, quality, and code compliance are never optional
• Support field teams with clear direction and realistic expectations

What You Bring to the Table

This role values experience, judgment, and work ethic.

• Proven experience managing mechanical construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and hydronic systems
• Ability to communicate clearly with both office staff and field crews
• Comfortable making decisions and owning the outcome
• Mechanical Engineering or Business-related degree preferred, not required
• Field background or trade experience is a plus—and respected here

Why This Role Matters

Mechanical systems are the backbone of every building, and this role exists to make sure they’re installed safely, efficiently, and correctly. You’ll work with people who understand the trade, respect the craft, and know that good work still matters.

If you believe construction should be honest, practical, and well-run—and you’re willing to take responsibility for the results,we’d like to talk.