Project Director/SPM - HVAC, Plumbing & Process Piping - TN

Gryphon Oakwood; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national mechanical contractor in Tennessee is looking for a Project Director to oversee large-scale construction projects. The role involves providing leadership and ensuring project success through effective execution and management of multi-million-dollar initiatives in a high-tech environment. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction, particularly in data centers, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position includes travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale mechanical construction projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, plumbing, and process piping.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for large-scale data center projects.
• Direct project execution ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams including Project Managers and Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

Project Director/SPM - HVAC, Plumbing & Process Piping - TN

Gryphon Oakwood are currently working on a Project Director role to work on large scale data center, power and high‑tech manufacturing new construction and retrofit projects. For a leading national mechanical contractor based in their Tennessee office, with a strong reputation in HVAC, Plumbing and Process Piping for Data Centers, Life Science and High-Tech facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for large‑scale data center, power, and high‑tech manufacturing new construction projects.
• Direct project execution from preconstruction through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Oversee contract administration, risk management, change management, and overall project financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, preconstruction planning, estimating input, and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale mechanical construction projects, with a focus on data centers, power, and high‑tech manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi‑million‑dollar projects and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, plumbing, and process piping for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working for a national mechanical contractor and supporting mission critical clients preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Construction, HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

If this role is of interest please reach out to Harry Thompson ([e-mail]) for a confidential call or apply directly via the link above.