Senior Mechanical Construction Lead - Traveling Projects

Diamond Peak Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem up to $65k annually

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 50% company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Vehicle or car allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction to lead large, complex commercial mechanical projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will direct cross‑functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while driving financial performance and client satisfaction.

This traveling, on‑site role requires deep mechanical expertise for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and controls, with strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of mechanical construction project management experience.
• Experience on large commercial projects (healthcare, higher education, labs, industrial, or similar).
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage overall project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Oversee mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and controls.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Lead and mentor project teams, including project managers, engineers, and field leadership.
• Manage contracts, change orders, cost forecasting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Drive procurement of major equipment and long-lead items.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Provide strong client-facing leadership and maintain long-term relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Project management

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Mechanical Construction to lead large, complex commercial mechanical projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will direct cross‑functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while driving financial performance and client satisfaction.

This traveling, on‑site role requires deep mechanical expertise for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and controls, with strong leadership and communication.