Traveling Construction Sr. Project Manager - MECHANICAL (MEP)

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Per diem travel

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a leading mechanical contractor to oversee a high-profile ground-up project. You will lead the full lifecycle from preconstruction through final turnover and will support additional projects nationwide with travel.

The role requires 10+ years of mechanical construction PM experience, leadership, and strong cost control and regulatory knowledge. Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and Word is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical construction project management
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects of $20M+
• Strong understanding of contract terms, insurance programs (SDI, OCIP/CCIP), and cost control methodologies
• Effective leadership and team-building skills across field and office teams
• Proficient in project management tools including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing owner relationships
• In-depth knowledge of safety planning and regulatory compliance
• Experience implementing quality control and VDC coordination processes

Responsibilities

• Lead all project phases, including preconstruction, execution, and final turnover
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and the client
• Manage schedule execution, budget control, safety, and quality
• Review and manage all shop drawings, submittals, and procurement tracking
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, and communication with government authorities
• Provide monthly cost reports, forecasts, and client billings
• Lead safety culture onsite and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards
• Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to contract scope, quality, and schedule
• Conduct jobsite inspections and maintain consistent project documentation
• Support project labor planning, equipment needs, and logistics

Skills

PM experience

Leadership

Cost control

Primavera P6

MS Project

Owner relations

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

A leading mechanical contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a high-profile ground-up project. This is a key leadership role responsible for the full lifecycle of the project—from preconstruction through final closeout. Following successful completion of this project, the Senior Project Manager will be expected to support additional projects in other markets, with full travel benefits provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all project phases, including preconstruction, execution, and final turnover
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and the client
• Manage schedule execution, budget control, safety, and quality
• Review and manage all shop drawings, submittals, and procurement tracking
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, and communication with government authorities
• Provide monthly cost reports, forecasts, and client billings
• Lead safety culture onsite and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards
• Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to contract scope, quality, and schedule
• Conduct jobsite inspections and maintain consistent project documentation
• Support project labor planning, equipment needs, and logistics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical construction project management
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects of $20M+
• Strong understanding of contract terms, insurance programs (SDI, OCIP/CCIP), and cost control methodologies
• Effective leadership and team-building skills across field and office teams
• Proficient in project management tools including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing owner relationships
• In-depth knowledge of safety planning and regulatory compliance
• Experience implementing quality control and VDC coordination processes

What’s Offered:

• Competitive salary based on experience (up to 160k depending on experience)
• Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Per diem and travel reimbursement for out-of-town projects (up to $60k annually on, separate from salary)
• Stable project pipeline with opportunities to lead complex, high-value work
• Strong support team and collaborative company culture