Project Manager / Sr PM - Mechanical - Texas

Upgrade Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and professional development

Job summary

Upgrade Resources seeks a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Mechanical) to lead mechanical construction efforts across multiple Texas markets. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety on projects up to $10 million, coordinating with superintendents and client teams.

The role offers full-time employment with opportunities for advancement, a strong benefits package, and exposure to hyperscale data center, hospital, and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or construction science
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical construction project management experience on large projects
• OSHA-30 certification or ability to obtain within six months
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, mechanical systems and codes
• Experience managing projects up to $10 million and supervising PMs
• Willingness to work across multiple Texas sites
• Authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship
• Design-build or design-assist delivery experience (preferred)
• Data center, healthcare, or industrial exposure (preferred)
• PMP or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide project management direction for mechanical construction projects ranging up to $10 million; accountable for scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety
• Lead each project with the superintendent and control development
• Staff key project positions through regional dept heads and superintendents
• Serve as primary client/GC/architect/engineer liaison; attend progress meetings
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts; manage subcontractor performance
• Prepare and update the master schedule and variance reports
• Manage contract costs, billings, collections and change orders; pursue additional work
• Develop new business opportunities with clients or geographic areas
• Ensure document controls comply with contract requirements through closeout
• Supervise and mentor assistant PMs and engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and applicable codes

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Budget & scheduling

Construction knowledge

PMP certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

4-year mechanical engineering or construction science degree

Technical training & related experience

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager / Sr PM - Mechanical - Texas

Location: Multiple Texas markets, including North Texas, Central Texas, the Gulf Coast, and West Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Project Manager provides overall management direction on mechanical construction projects, with full accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety. Depending on level and market, assignments range from smaller projects or a defined portion of a larger complex project, up to full projects valued at $10 million. The role leads each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent, serves as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, and field leadership, and develops new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, industry, or geographic area.

Openings exist across multiple Texas markets. Market preference is discussed during the interview process.

This role may be filled at varying levels, including Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide overall management direction on one or more mechanical construction projects, ranging from a defined portion of a larger complex project up to full projects valued at $10 million, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety
• Lead each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent, and control project development through administrative direction of the superintendent
• Evaluate the contractual scope of work, and plan, organize, and staff key project positions through regional department heads and general superintendents
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, general contractor, and architect and engineer team, and attend job progress meetings
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts, and manage subcontractor and vendor performance
• Prepare, issue, and update the master project schedule and variance reports to hold schedule and budget
• Manage all financial aspects of contracts, including costs, billings, collections, and change orders, and actively pursue additional work through change orders
• Manage risk; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures before they reach the schedule
• Develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, industry, or geographic area
• Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements through closeout and as-built delivery
• Supervise and mentor assistant project managers and project engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, contract terms, and applicable codes and standards

Required Background

• 4-year mechanical engineering or construction science degree, or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience
• Minimum of3 years of mechanical construction project management experience, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center projects
• OSHA-30 certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months from date of hire
• Working knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and piping systems, construction methods, procurement practices, and applicable codes and standards
• Project management skills across documentation, cost control, procurement, scheduling, change order pricing, and negotiating
• Demonstrated ability to develop client and design-team relationships and new business opportunities
• This role is available to candidates located near our active Texas locations and sites, including Carrollton, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Austin, Pflugerville, Waco, Temple, Houston, Amarillo, Abilene, and Childress
• Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position
• Experience managing mechanical projects valued at $10 million or more (Preferred)
• Experience supervising or mentoring other project managers or assistant project managers(Preferred)
• Experience with design-build or design-assist mechanical delivery(Preferred)
• Hyperscale data center, hospital, life sciences, higher education, or semiconductor project experience(Preferred)
• PMP or relevant professional certification(Preferred)
• Bilingual English and Spanish(Preferred)

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles