Mechanical Project Manager

Australia-Employment; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Project Manager in Reno, NV to lead mechanical projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate with field teams, fabricators, and vendors, ensure on-time delivery, and manage budgets and change orders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication. A degree in mechanical engineering or construction management is preferred, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical project management experience in construction.
• Ability to coordinate with field teams, fabricators, and project engineers.
• Strong leadership, scheduling, budgeting, and contract management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and financial forecasting abilities.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mechanical project aspects to meet scope, time, and budget.
• Track financials and provide regular executive updates.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, fabricators, and designers.
• Create and manage project schedules; ensure deadlines.
• Handle change orders, estimates, budgets, and proposals.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors for quality and timeliness.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Attend project meetings and report progress.
• Lead the project team and foster collaboration.
• Oversee budgeting and contract management for efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Team coordination

Financial forecasting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

$125000 - $160000 per year | Reno, NV | On-site | Permanent

Join a Leading Mechanical Contractor & work on High Profile Construction Projects in Reno, NV! Relocation Offered!

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established mechanical contractor specializing in complex commercial and industrial projects, including healthcare, education, high-tech, data centers, and other mission‑critical facilities. With decades of industry experience, they have built a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovation, safety, and delivering challenging projects successfully.

Their team combines experienced field professionals with advanced design, BIM, fabrication, and construction capabilities, allowing them to provide comprehensive mechanical solutions from preconstruction through project completion.

Why join us?

Our client offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile, technically challenging projects while building a long‑term career with a respected mechanical contractor. Employees benefit from a collaborative, safety‑focused culture, strong resources, career development opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of project types.

With a commitment to investing in their people, technology, and operations, our client provides an environment where experienced professionals can take on meaningful responsibilities, grow their careers, and make an impact on some of the region's most significant construction projects.

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Project Manager in Reno, NV to work on High Profile projects. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with a strong background in mechanical project management, excellent leadership skills, and a keen understanding of the construction industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of mechanical projects, from initial planning to completion, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. They will also be expected to coordinate with various teams, manage subcontractors and vendors, negotiate contracts, and regularly report to executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of mechanical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Track and forecast project-level financials, providing regular updates to executives.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, foremen, fabrication shop foremen, VDC/CAD/Detailing personnel, project engineers, and project accountants to ensure smooth project execution.
• Produce and manage project schedules, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Handle change management, including assembling estimates, budgets, and proposals.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring they deliver quality work on time and within budget.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure the best terms for the company.
• Attend project meetings, providing updates and feedback as required.
• Lead and manage the project team, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging team collaboration.
• Oversee budgeting and contract management to ensure financial efficiency.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical project management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in coordinating with various teams, managing subcontractors and vendors, and negotiating contracts.
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Excellent project management skills, with a keen understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with a proven ability to secure the best terms for the company.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in tracking and forecasting project-level financials.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential issues before they arise.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.