Traveling Project Manager - National Mechanical Construction

gpac; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive health coverage

401k with company contributions

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP

Travel incentives

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Traveling Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical construction projects nationwide, including data centers, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing builds. Responsibilities span planning through completion on-site, with emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule.

Travel will be extensive with rotations; strong leadership, communication, and budgeting skills are essential to interface with engineers, BIM/VDC teams, field leadership, and clients.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years managing mechanical/HVAC/piping projects.
• Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong scheduling and computer skills; P6/MS Project preferred.
• Proven leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects on-site from planning through completion.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and subs.
• Coordinate with engineers, BIM/VDC teams, field leadership, and clients.
• Drive safety, quality, and performance at all stages.
• Anticipate and resolve challenges to keep work moving.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

We're seeking a Traveling Project Manager to take the lead on large-scale mechanical construction projects nationwide. These projects include high-tech facilities such as data centers, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing builds - where the mechanical scope can range into the hundreds of millions.

Role Overview

• Manage projects on-site from planning through completion
• Oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractors
• Coordinate with engineers, BIM/VDC teams, field leadership, and clients
• Drive safety, quality, and performance across every stage
• Anticipate and resolve challenges to keep work moving forward

Schedule & Compensation

• 6 days per week, 10-hour shifts
• Overtime paid at an hourly rate beyond the base schedule
• Daily per diem while traveling
• Travel rotation: typically home every 3-4 weeks

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience managing mechanical/HVAC/piping projects
• Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related experience
• Strong scheduling and computer skills (P6/MS Project preferred)
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + overtime + annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k with company contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee stock ownership opportunities (ESOP)
• Travel incentives and gym reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness perks

If you're motivated by leading complex builds, tackling challenges, and growing your career while traveling nationally, this opportunity offers both the experience and the rewards.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.