Traveling MEP Project Manager II
Company: Diamond Peak Recruiting (on behalf of our client)
Our client is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager II to join their team on large-scale, technically complex construction projects throughout the United States.
This is a traveling position designed for a strong Project Manager who is comfortable taking ownership of major MEP scopes, working closely with field leadership, trade partners, owners, and project teams, and managing projects from preconstruction through completion.
Candidates coming from a large electrical contractor are highly preferred, particularly those who have managed significant electrical scopes on complex commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, mission-critical, or other technically demanding projects.
What You'll Do
- Lead the project management of major MEP scopes on large-scale construction projects
- Manage project budgets, financial projections, cost tracking, billing, and change management
- Coordinate closely with Superintendents, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and design professionals
- Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Manage procurement and tracking of major equipment and long-lead materials
- Participate in preconstruction, design coordination, and project planning
- Monitor project schedules and work with field leadership to maintain project milestones
- Identify project risks and develop solutions to keep work moving
- Lead project meetings and maintain strong client and trade-partner relationships
- Support quality, safety, commissioning, startup, and closeout activities
- Mentor and provide leadership to APMs, Project Engineers, and other project staff
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of construction project management experience
- Strong background with an electrical contractor, mechanical contractor, or GC
- Large-project experience with $20M+ project budgets or scopes
- Strong understanding of electrical and/or MEP construction
- Experience managing projects through multiple phases from preconstruction through closeout
- Experience with project financials, scheduling, procurement, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and subcontractor/vendor management
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively with both field and office teams
- Willingness to travel extensively and spend extended periods on project sites
- Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in the following environments are especially encouraged to apply:
- Data Centers / Mission Critical
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Healthcare
- Life Sciences
- Government
- Large Commercial
- High-Tech Facilities
- Complex Institutional Construction
Electrical contractor experience is highly preferred. Candidates who have progressed from an electrical construction background into project management and have successfully managed large, complex projects will be especially well aligned.
Location & Travel
Ideal candidate home locations:
- Texas
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Louisiana
- Arkansas
- Mississippi
- Alabama
This is a traveling role, with projects located throughout the United States. Candidates should be comfortable working away from home for extended project assignments.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to work on large, technically demanding construction projects with a company that offers significant exposure to complex MEP work and long-term career growth.
If you are an experienced MEP or electrical construction Project Manager with $20M+ project experience and are open to a traveling opportunity, we would like to speak with you.