Traveling MEP Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Texas; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Traveling MEP Project Manager with a strong background in electrical construction to oversee complex MEP scopes on large-scale commercial and industrial projects. The role includes managing execution, coordinating trades, and maintaining schedules and budgets through preconstruction, commissioning, and closeout.

This travel-based position operates on a 3-weeks-on / 9–10-days-off rotation, with nationwide site assignments and frequent

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within commercial or industrial construction, preferably with an MEP or electrical contractor.
• Strong electrical construction background with experience managing large-scale electrical installations and MEP coordination.
• Experience managing complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, data center, healthcare, or other technically demanding projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, drawings, specifications, equipment, procurement, and installation sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, change orders, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Responsabilités

• Lead all phases of MEP project execution, with a primary focus on electrical scopes, across large commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost forecasting, procurement, labor planning, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical scopes with general contractors, owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal field teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contract documents to ensure accurate scope execution.
• Identify potential design conflicts, constructability issues, schedule impacts, and cost risks; develop solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with field leadership, superintendents, and foremen to ensure work is progressing safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance, material procurement, equipment delivery, and installation sequencing.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to company leadership, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee quality control, testing, commissioning, system integration, and final project turnover.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Travel to project sites nationwide as needed, maintaining consistent project oversight throughout assigned rotations.

Connaissances

Project management

Electrical construction

MEP coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Travel readiness

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Traveling MEP Project Manager with a strong background in electrical construction to oversee complex MEP scopes on large-scale commercial and industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of electrical systems and installation, along with the ability to manage project execution, coordinate multiple trades, maintain schedules and budgets, and drive successful project delivery from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

This is a traveling position structured around a 3-weeks-on / 9–10-days-off rotation, providing a consistent work schedule while allowing extended time at home between assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of MEP project execution, with a primary focus on electrical scopes, across large commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost forecasting, procurement, labor planning, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical scopes with general contractors, owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal field teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contract documents to ensure accurate scope execution.
• Identify potential design conflicts, constructability issues, schedule impacts, and cost risks; develop solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with field leadership, superintendents, and foremen to ensure work is progressing safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance, material procurement, equipment delivery, and installation sequencing.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to company leadership, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee quality control, testing, commissioning, system integration, and final project turnover.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Travel to project sites nationwide as needed, maintaining consistent project oversight throughout assigned rotations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within commercial or industrial construction, preferably with an MEP or electrical contractor.
• Strong electrical construction background with experience managing large-scale electrical installations and associated MEP coordination.
• Experience managing complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, data center, healthcare, or other technically demanding projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, drawings, specifications, equipment, procurement, and installation sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, change orders, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and working closely with field operations and executive leadership.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide and work within the established rotation.

Schedule & Travel

• Rotation: 3 weeks on-site followed by 9–10 consecutive days off.
• Travel: Nationwide travel to assigned commercial and industrial project sites.
• Work Arrangement: Travel-based position requiring consistent on-site project leadership during assigned rotations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an established electrical or MEP Project Manager who understands the complexities of large-scale construction and can confidently lead projects in the field and from a project-management standpoint. Someone who can take ownership of project performance, build strong relationships with clients and trade partners, and deliver technically complex work while maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and safety.