Traveling Mechanical Construction Project Leader

gpac; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a well-established mechanical contractor to recruit a Mechanical Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial projects across the United States.

The role requires leadership, strong scheduling and budgeting, and travel readiness. You will coordinate with owners, engineers, and field teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This is a dynamic opportunity with room for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience.
• Background in commercial HVAC, piping, plumbing, or mechanical systems.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration knowledge.
• Willingness to travel and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial mechanical construction projects from kickoff through completion.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and field operations.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, architects, and field personnel.
• Lead project meetings and ensure clear stakeholder communication.
• Monitor costs, change orders, and profitability.
• Ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Travel to project sites nationwide.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Viewpoint

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Viewpoint

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

gpac is partnering with a well-established mechanical contractor to recruit a Mechanical Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial projects across the United States.

The role requires leadership, strong scheduling and budgeting, and travel readiness. You will coordinate with owners, engineers, and field teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This is a dynamic opportunity with room for growth within a supportive team.