What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Construction Project Manager position at Diamond Peak Recruiting?
Mechanical Construction Project Manager | HVAC, Piping & Plumbing
Detroit, MI
We’re partnered with a well-established mechanical contractor supporting commercial and industrial projects throughout the region. They’re adding a Project Manager to lead mechanical scopes from preconstruction through closeout on technically complex work.
This role is ideal for a PM who comes from a true mechanical construction background and is comfortable managing HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects with multiple stakeholders and tight schedules.
What You’ll Be Doing
Detroit, MI
We’re partnered with a well-established mechanical contractor supporting commercial and industrial projects throughout the region. They’re adding a Project Manager to lead mechanical scopes from preconstruction through closeout on technically complex work.
This role is ideal for a PM who comes from a true mechanical construction background and is comfortable managing HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects with multiple stakeholders and tight schedules.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage mechanical construction projects from award through closeout
- Oversee HVAC, piping, and plumbing scopes on commercial and industrial jobs
- Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and GC partners
- Manage budgets, schedules, change orders, and cost forecasting
- Lead submittals, RFIs, buyout, and material procurement
- Support project execution with strong field awareness and communication
- 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Construction Project Manager
- Strong background in HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
- Experience delivering projects $2M in value
- Exposure to commercial and/or industrial environments
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Mechanical contractor experience (not facilities or service-only roles)
- Stable backlog of commercial and industrial mechanical work
- Projects that are technically engaging—not cookie-cutter
- Strong operational support and experienced field leadership
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth path
- Apply here or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.