Traveling Mechanical PM: Lead Hyperscale Projects

Upgrade Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Upgrade Resources seeks a Traveling Project Manager/Sr. PM - Mechanical for Texas projects. Role covers management of mechanical construction up to $10M, with weekly travel and relocation options.

You’ll partner with the site superintendent to lead scope, budget, schedule, and safety, serving as the primary client liaison. The position requires 5+ years in mechanical construction PM, US work authorization, and willingness to travel; PMP and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year mechanical engineering or construction science degree or commensurate technical training and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical construction project management experience across commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center projects.
• Willingness to travel to project sites during the week with weekends at home, or relocate for duration of assignment.
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety on projects up to $10 million.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and piping systems, construction methods, procurement, codes and standards.
• PM skills across documentation, cost control, procurement, scheduling, change order pricing, and negotiating.
• Ability to work autonomously on a remote jobsite.
• Valid driver's license and MVR.
• Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship not available.
• Preferred: experience managing travel/per diem projects, $10M+ projects, hyperscale data centers, life sciences, semiconductor, design-build/assist, PMP, bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management direction on one or more mechanical construction projects up to $10 million at non-home sites.
• Lead projects in partnership with the project superintendent and control development.
• Staff key project positions through regional heads and superintendents.
• Serve as primary client/contractor/architect liaison and attend progress meetings.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts and vendor performance.
• Manage master schedule and variance reports to control schedule and budget.
• Oversee all contract financials, including costs, billings, and change orders.
• Implement risk controls and corrective actions on site.
• Ensure document control aligns with contract requirements through closeout.
• Mentor project managers, assistant PMs, and engineers on the project.
• Ensure safety programs, terms, and codes are followed.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Scheduling

Vendor management

Risk management

Autonomous work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Science

OSHA-30 certification

Job description

Upgrade Resources seeks a Traveling Project Manager/Sr. PM - Mechanical for Texas projects. Role covers management of mechanical construction up to $10M, with weekly travel and relocation options.

You’ll partner with the site superintendent to lead scope, budget, schedule, and safety, serving as the primary client liaison. The position requires 5+ years in mechanical construction PM, US work authorization, and willingness to travel; PMP and bilingual skills are preferred.