Traveling Project Manager - National Mechanical Construction

gpac; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company contributions

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP

Travel incentives

Gym reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Traveling Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical construction projects nationwide, including data centers and healthcare facilities. You will manage on-site activities, budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, coordinating with engineers, BIM/VDC teams, and clients to ensure safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years of mechanical/HVAC project experience, a degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering, and strong scheduling skills using P6/MS

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience 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, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Computer skills (P6/MS Project)

Education

Construction Management

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.