Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000+ (Depends on Experience)

About the Opportunity

A leading mechanical contracting organization is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in commercial HVAC and plumbing systems to oversee projects from planning through successful completion.

This role is responsible for the operational and financial performance of assigned projects, including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, billing, change management, field coordination, customer relationships, and project closeout. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and experience managing commercial mechanical construction projects while collaborating closely with field teams, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage one or multiple commercial HVAC and plumbing projects simultaneously.
• Track and manage submittals, RFIs, schedules of values, project schedules, progress billings, and change orders.
• Develop scopes of work and manage purchase orders for subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Coordinate project activities including scheduling, engineering support, material procurement, and field operations.
• Ensure projects are completed according to design requirements, budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to ensure proper staffing and project execution.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly project projections and reporting.
• Manage monthly billing processes and customer approvals.
• Identify and proactively resolve project risks impacting schedule, budget, quality, or customer commitments.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities with existing clients and cultivating new relationships.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience within the commercial mechanical construction industry, specifically HVAC and/or plumbing.
• Proven experience managing mechanical construction projects ranging from approximately $200K to $20M+.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related mechanical systems.
• Understanding of HVAC/ASHRAE standards, Plumbing/ASPE standards, and applicable building codes.
• Prior hands-on field experience as a Plumbing, Pipefitting, or Sheet Metal Apprentice, Journeyman, and/or Foreman is highly preferred.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations simultaneously.

Preferred Project Experience

Candidates with experience in the following project types are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Mid-Rise and High-Rise Office Buildings
• Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
• Airports
• Correctional Facilities
• K-12 Schools
• Universities
• Medical Office Buildings
• Stadiums and Arenas
• Large Commercial and Institutional Facilities

Preferred Technology Experience

• Bluebeam
• Procore
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Mechanical Project Management Software
• Estimating and Scheduling Tools
• Document Management Platforms

Additional Preferred Experience

Experience or technical knowledge in any of the following is a plus:

• Process Piping
• Refrigeration Systems
• Building Automation and Controls
• Complex HVAC Systems
• Plumbing and Piping Systems