Traveling MEP Project Manager – Electrical Construction Lead

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

MEP coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

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