TOP CANDIDATE : A PM who protects margin, controls coordination, understands HVAC systems deeply, and consistently delivers projects without surprises.
Location: Houston, TX
Project Type: Commercial & Industrial Mechanical Construction
Position Overview
Seeking a Mechanical Project Manager with deep HVAC and piping experience to lead large-scale commercial and industrial projects. This role requires a technically competent, field-integrated PM who can manage full project lifecycle, drive coordination across trades, and protect project margins.
This is not a GC-only PM role. Candidates must have direct mechanical contractor or HVAC project ownership experience.
Core Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Manage mechanical construction projects from precon through closeout
- Oversee HVAC and piping scopes including chilled water, hydronic systems, boilers, AHUs, and RTUs
- Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules
Coordination & Field Leadership
- Lead coordination with GC, electrical, plumbing, and other trades
- Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection (Navisworks preferred)
- Maintain active presence on job sites to support field teams
Project Controls
- Manage:
- Submittals and RFIs
- Change orders and cost impacts
- Procurement timelines and equipment tracking
- Maintain schedules (Primavera P6 or equivalent)
- Track budgets, labor productivity, and forecast costs
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Interface directly with owners, developers, and general contractors
- Communicate project updates, delays, and cost impacts
- Defend and negotiate change orders
Required Qualifications
- 7–15+ years of mechanical construction experience
- Background with:
- Mechanical contractor (strongly preferred)
- OR GC with heavy HVAC / MEP scope ownership
- Proven experience managing $5M–$30M+ mechanical scopes
- Strong knowledge of:
- HVAC systems and mechanical piping
- Chilled water and hydronic systems
- Boilers, AHUs, RTUs
- Hands-on experience with:
- Submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Scheduling and budgeting
- Field coordination
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Primavera P6
- BIM / Navisworks coordination experience
- Design-build project exposure
- Background as Project Engineer or Field Engineer