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Nationwide Traveling Mechanical Project Manager

gpac
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/29/2026
Traveling Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

Various Locations Across the U.S. | Full-Time

Overview

Join our National Project Management team as a Traveling Project Manager! Manage mechanical construction projects from conception to completion at job sites across the United States. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with 1-3 years of mechanical project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate mechanical construction projects from start to finish
  • Lead and communicate with engineering, VDC (BIM), schedulers, field staff, customers, and subcontractors
  • Order materials and equipment, issue subcontracts, manage RFIs, change orders, and submittals
  • Oversee fabrication shop work packages, material take-offs, and man-hour budgets
  • Collaborate with Safety teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
  • Plan ahead to prevent and resolve project issues
  • Ensure all contractual conditions and project requirements are met

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years' experience as a Project Manager in mechanical construction
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of HVAC and piping systems, construction methods, and building codes preferred
  • Proficiency with P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Strong time management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently onsite

Schedule

  • 6-day work week, 10-hour shifts
  • Onsite for project duration
  • Eligible for home travel every 3-4 weeks for 2-3 days

Compensation & Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Experience-based salary
  • Travel incentives package
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Paid Time Off, company holidays, and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and gym reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

To apply, send an updated resume to: kent.waush@gogpac.com

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.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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