Traveling Mechanical Project Management Opportunities

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Per Diem up to $65,000

ESOP + 401(k)

Full Health Benefits

PTO

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting represents a leading mechanical contractor seeking experienced professionals for full-time travel roles across the United States. Roles range from Assistant Project Manager to Project Executive, with pay and scope aligned to experience.

Travel is extensive, and the package includes health benefits, PTO, ESOP/401(k), and significant career growth potential. Ideal candidates are capable of managing large HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects nationwide, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical construction projects and leadership of project teams.
• Ability to develop schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Strong client and stakeholder management across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee cost control, billing, forecasting, and change orders.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients and leadership.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, APs, and PMs as appropriate.
• Support business development and securing repeat work.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Our client is a leading mechanical contractor seeking experienced mechanical construction professionals at all levels, from Assistant Project Manager through Project Executive.

We are open to candidates with different levels of experience and will align the title, scope of responsibility, compensation, and career path with the individual's background.

This is a full-time traveling opportunity for mechanical construction professionals who want exposure to large, complex HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical projects across the country while continuing to grow their careers.

This is a TRUE Travel Opportunity

Candidates should be comfortable traveling full-time and working on projects nationwide.

The company provides a substantial travel package designed to make traveling financially attractive, including:

• Up to $65,000 Travel Per Diem
• ESOP + 401(k)
• Full Health Benefits
• PTO
• Significant Career Growth Opportunities
• And much more

Potential Roles

Depending on experience, candidates may be considered for:

• Project Executive (PX)

We are more focused on capability, experience, and potential than a specific title. The right candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on their background.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary based on level and experience but may include:

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage project financial performance, including cost control, billing, forecasting, and change orders.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Develop project execution strategies and ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor coordination, and material requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular project updates to clients and leadership.
• Build and maintain strong customer and client relationships.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts as needed.
• Drive accountability across project teams.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Managers as appropriate.
• Support business development, client development, and securing repeat work.

Leadership Responsibilities

For more senior-level candidates, responsibilities may expand to include:

• Overseeing multiple large-scale mechanical projects.
• Leading and mentoring Project Managers and APMs.
• Providing operational oversight across a project portfolio.
• Managing overall financial performance and profitability.
• Developing project execution and operational strategies.
• Supporting preconstruction and estimating teams.
• Managing key client and GC relationships.
• Identifying new opportunities and supporting business development.
• Establishing best practices and improving project delivery processes.
• Developing future leaders within the organization.

Ideal Background

We are interested in candidates with experience in mechanical construction, particularly:

• HVAC
• Piping
• Plumbing
• Process Piping
• Mission Critical / Data Centers
• Commercial
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Semiconductor
• Large-scale institutional projects

What We're Looking For

We are less focused on a specific title and more focused on capability, experience, and potential.

Whether you're an experienced APM ready to take the next step, an established Project Manager or Senior PM, or a proven Project Executive looking for a larger platform, our client is interested in having a conversation.

If you're willing to travel nationwide, this is an opportunity to take on larger projects, increase your earning potential, and build a long-term career with a growing mechanical contractor.

Travel. Grow. Get Paid. Build Your Career.

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