Traveling Project Director

icon Mech; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Travel Incentives Package

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with discretionary contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

icon Mechanical is seeking a Traveling Project Director to lead our National Project Management team on projects across the United States. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager or a related role, with energy, leadership, and a proven track record managing large-scale mechanical construction efforts.

The role requires onsite leadership, extensive travel, and collaboration with owners, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management required.
• Minimum 12+ years as a Project Manager in mechanical construction or 5 years managing $100M mechanical projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASME piping codes and SMACNA construction standards.
• Experience with estimating and change orders; capable of resource-loaded schedules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor projects and report financials to executives.
• Develop and maintain client/vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• Review schedule indicators and labor productivity.
• Lead teams on HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems from start to finish.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance on site.
• Coordinate with design/engineering for project plans.
• Review construction documents and guide PM team.
• Schedule internal/external project meetings.
• Develop advanced schedules for contracted scope.
• Coach and mentor team members; support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with leaders to plan workforce needs.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Estimating

Leadership

Read construction docs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

ProCore

BlueBeam

P6

Viewpoint

Autodesk

Job description

National Project Management Opportunity: Traveling Project Director

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our National Project Managementteam. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

We are currently looking for a Traveling Project Director to join our National Project Management team located on our projects across the United States. Our ideal candidate for a Traveling Project Director is someo ne with 12 + years of experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Project Director or in a similar role. They will be personable, has high energy, and brings a strong sense of leadership, direction, and commitment to our projects.

Primary responsibilities for icon’s Traveling Project Director include:

Monitoring and ensuring projects underneath the Director meet financial goals and are reported regularly to executives.

Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients (Owners, General Contractors, Vendors and Subcontractors).

As the project progresses, reviewing the key indicators for schedule, work plans, and labor productivity.

Managing and leading teams on complex mechanical projects involving HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical pipe systems from start to finish.

Assuring site safety/quality compliance by ensuring all safety/quality requirements are met.

Coordinating with the Design and Engineering Team to build a plan for project success/scope.

Reviewing construction documents and giving information to the project management team.

Scheduling project meetings with the internal/external project team.

Reviewing and providing guidance in development of advanced project schedules for contracted scope.

Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to successfully manage the performance and goals for the team.

Actively taking part in company strategic planning meetings and initiatives

Collaborating with other leaders to plan for workforce needs to support and drive current/future projects.

Primary qualifications for icon’s Traveling Project Director include:

12 + years of progressive growth as a Project Manager in Mechanical Construction (HVAC, Piping, and Plumbing is a plus) or 5 years of managing $100M Mechanical projects is required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or proven working experience in Construction Management is required.

Working knowledge of ASME Piping codes and procedures

Working Knowledge of SMACNA construction standards

Familiarity with construction management software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, ProCore, BlueBeam, P6 is preferred, Viewpoint is preferred, and Autodesk is a plus) – overall strong computer skills are preferred.

Proven working experience with estimating and the ability to utilize this knowledge to complete estimates for change orders and be able to extract estimated hours to build a resource-loaded schedule.

Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.

Possesses a strong personal commitment for long-term and meaningful goals.

Working Schedule for icon’s Traveling Project Manager professionals include:

Ability to work 6 days a week with 10-hour shifts each day.

Ability to be onsite at the jobsite for duration of the project.

Eligible to travel home every 3-4 weeks for 2-3 days.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Competitive based salary (varies by experience)
• Travel Incentives Package
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY ICON MECHANICAL?

Here at icon, we don’t just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. icon knows that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why icon works every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. Our family-first approach and commitment to work-life balance are just a couple of the things that make icon Mechanical an ideal career destination. We take pride in supporting our own.

EOE/M/F/V/D

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