Mechanical Construction Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Senior Project Manager to own project outcomes on complex mechanical construction initiatives. You will lead from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring budgets, timelines and quality align with client expectations.

You will manage multi‑discipline teams, coordinate with owners, design partners, and field staff, and run structured meetings that move projects forward while safeguarding margins.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping and plumbing.
• Experience managing full-cycle mechanical construction projects from buyout to turnover.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and cost control while preserving schedule integrity.
• Proven skill leading cross‑functional teams, vendors, design partners and owners.
• Strong meeting leadership that moves projects forward and protects margins.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle mechanical construction projects from buyout through turnover.
• Drive budgets, forecasts and cost control while maintaining schedule integrity.
• Coordinate field teams, design partners, vendors and ownership.
• Lead meetings that push projects forward rather than just fill calendars.
• Protect margins while maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

HVAC systems

Piping systems

Plumbing

Budget management

Leadership

Job description

Were looking for a Mechanical Senior Project Manager who understands the difference.

This role isnt about babysitting schedules or forwarding emails its about owning the outcome. Youll lead mechanical projects from preconstruction through closeout with the kind of command that keeps clients calm, field teams aligned, and financials exactly where they belong.

Mechanical scopes run up to $25M, and success here comes from someone who sees the whole board: budgets, contracts, manpower, risk, and relationships.

What Youll Be Trusted With

• Managing full‑cycle mechanical construction projects from buyout through turnover
• Driving budgets, forecasts, and cost control while maintaining schedule integrity
• Leading coordination between field teams, design partners, vendors, and ownership
• Running meetings that move projects forward 7 not just fill calendars
• Protecting margin while protecting relationships

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Deep understanding of mechanical systems HVAC, piping, plumbing, and more
• Experience running sizable, complex projects with real pressure points
• Ability to spot issues early and act before they become problems
• Clear, purposeful communication that cuts through noise
• Professional presence that earns client trust and confidence

Why This Role Stands Out

• Steady pipeline of negotiated work
• Projects with real scale, visibility, and technical challenge
• Leadership that understands construction, not just spreadsheets
• A culture where strong PMs are given autonomy not micromanagement

If youre the kind of PM who knows the numbers, controls the job, and walks onto a site like you own the outcome, this is worth a conversation.