MEP Construction Project Manager

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

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mechanical contractor background with proven experience managing HVAC, piping, and process/mechanical systems on multi-million-dollar projects, plus the ability to coordinate with owners, engineers, and field

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing mechanical construction projects.
• Strong background with a mechanical contractor.
• Experience coordinating with owners, engineers, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and execution of large-scale mechanical construction projects.
• Management from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Review plans, specs, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with field leadership, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and GC.
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to keep work progressing.
• Oversee procurement, material coordination, equipment, and long-lead items.
• Review project financials including cost-to-complete and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety, and quality.

Skills

Mechanical construction

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

PM software

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead the successful execution of large-scale commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects. This individual will be responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

The ideal candidate has a strong background with a mechanical contractor and proven experience managing complex HVAC, plumbing, piping, or process/mechanical systems on large commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, manufacturing, healthcare, data center, semiconductor, or other technically demanding projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and execution of large-scale mechanical construction projects.
• Manage projects from preconstruction and estimating turnover through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with field leadership, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and general contractors.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to keep work progressing efficiently.
• Manage procurement, material coordination, equipment, and long‑lead items.
• Review project financials, including cost‑to‑complete, commitments, billing, change orders, and overall profitability.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with contract requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, and company procedures.
• Work closely with estimating and preconstruction teams to ensure a smooth transition from pursuit to project execution.
• Support the development and management of project teams while providing direction and accountability.
• Manage change orders, negotiations, and scope development with clients and general contractors.
• Oversee project closeout, commissioning, turnover, and final documentation.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of experience managing mechanical construction projects, with preference for candidates coming directly from a mechanical contractor.
• Demonstrated experience managing large commercial and/or industrial projects, ideally $10M+ in mechanical scope.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with general contractors, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project scheduling, cost management, change orders, and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with construction/project management software and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Data centers / mission‑critical facilities
• Advanced manufacturing
• Semiconductor facilities
• Industrial/manufacturing plants
• Central plants and utility systems
• Process piping
• HVAC and plumbing systems
• Design‑build and negotiated projects
• Projects with significant mechanical scopes and complex MEP coordination

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands‑on, accountable Project Manager who understands both the technical and business sides of mechanical construction. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing complex projects, communicating with executive‑level stakeholders, working closely with field teams, and taking ownership of project performance from start to finish.

Candidates who have progressed from Project Engineer → Assistant PM → Project Manager within a mechanical contracting environment are strongly encouraged to apply.