Mechanical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager & Estimator

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Greater Phoenix Area)

Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 per year (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full‑time, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Projects / Estimating Manager

Company Overview:

Our company is a well‑established mechanical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, sheet‑metal, and mechanical systems. We deliver large‑scale projects across multi‑family, corporate, manufacturing, data center, and process‑plant sectors. We are growing our team in Phoenix and seeking a hybrid candidate capable of both estimating mechanical scopes and managing projects through execution.

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Project Manager & Estimator will play a dual role: lead mechanical project preconstruction estimating and then transition into project management for execution. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on mechanical estimating experience in commercial or industrial projects, strong project management chops, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, vendors, and field operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of mechanical cost estimates (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor scopes) for commercial/industrial mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, sheet metal, custom fabrication).
• Review project documents, drawings, specifications; perform quantity take‑offs; identify risk and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, design, field operations, and subcontractors/vendors to create competitive proposals and budgets.
• Once awarded, transition into project management: assume responsibility for mechanical project execution, including scheduling, budget control, subcontractor management, quality, safety, and close‑out.
• Maintain and monitor budgets, change orders, progress reporting, cost forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, designers, and internal stakeholders during project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical code, industry standards, contract requirements, and internal processes.
• Mentor and coordinate with junior estimators/project engineers when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5‑10 years of experience in mechanical estimating for commercial or industrial mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, sheet‑metal).
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical project management experience (commercial/industrial) .
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction, systems, installation methods, codes and standards.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., FastDUCT, FastPIPE, Bluebeam, Trimble, etc.) and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Procore, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast‑paced environment and travel to job sites in the Phoenix region.
• Willingness to assume a hybrid estimating/PM role and adapt to both office and field responsibilities.

Skills:

• Experience with large industrial projects (manufacturing plant, data center, process piping) or high‑rise commercial mechanical scope.
• Experience managing union labor and large subcontractor crews.
• Experience with value engineering, cost control methods, and risk mitigation.
• Mechanical PE or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) credential a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary $120–150K + performance bonus
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life,
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays
• Professional development support & training
• Stable, growth‑oriented company with strong project pipeline in Phoenix/Arizona