Senior Mechanical Construction Project Leader

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 50% company match

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle or car allowance

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Mechanical Construction to lead large, complex commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role emphasizes driving financial performance, client satisfaction, and team development, with oversight of HVAC, plumbing, piping and controls systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience, proven leadership and strong communication skills to coordinate with owners,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience.
• Proven 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

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Decision‑making

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Mechanical Construction to lead large, complex commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role emphasizes driving financial performance, client satisfaction, and team development, with oversight of HVAC, plumbing, piping and controls systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience, proven leadership and strong communication skills to coordinate with owners,