Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager - Chilled Water & Steam Systems

Location: Tampa, FL (On-Site)
Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000+ Base Salary (Experience Dependent)

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected commercial mechanical contractor with more than 40 years of experience delivering complex mechanical infrastructure projects throughout Florida. The company specializes in the design, construction, renovation, and modernization of large-scale mechanical systems serving healthcare, higher education, institutional, industrial, and commercial facilities.

Core areas of expertise include:

• Chilled Water Systems
• Condenser Water Systems
• Central Utility Plants
• Heating & Hot Water Systems
• Steam Systems
• Mechanical Piping Infrastructure
• Underground Piping Systems
• Commercial Plumbing Systems
• Sheet Metal Ductwork
• Design-Build Mechanical Construction
• Preconstruction & Engineering Services

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical PM - Chilled Water & Steam Systems to oversee complex commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

This is a high-impact role requiring extensive experience managing large mechanical systems and infrastructure projects involving chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, steam distribution, hydronic piping, central utility plants, and related mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will come directly from a commercial mechanical contracting environment and possess the technical expertise and project leadership skills necessary to drive projects, manage field execution, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver successful outcomes with minimal ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial mechanical construction projects from turnover through closeout.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and cost-control efforts.
• Direct procurement of major mechanical equipment, piping systems, materials, and subcontracted work.
• Review and manage drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate closely with owners, engineers, general contractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Oversee project execution involving chilled water, condenser water, hot water, steam, and mechanical piping systems.
• Monitor project productivity, safety, quality, schedule performance, and profitability.
• Support field personnel by resolving technical and operational challenges.
• Manage project commissioning, startup, testing, balancing, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support repeat business opportunities.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess significant experience managing projects involving:

• Central Utility Plants
• Chilled Water Systems
• Condenser Water Systems
• Heating & Hot Water Systems
• Steam Systems
• Hydronic Piping Systems
• Mechanical Equipment Replacements
• Large-Diameter Mechanical Piping
• Underground Utility Piping
• Design-Build Mechanical Projects

Preferred Project Backgrounds

• Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
• Higher Education & University Campuses
• Industrial Facilities
• Government & Municipal Projects
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Large Commercial Buildings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within commercial mechanical contracting.
• Demonstrated experience managing large chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, and steam system projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Proven success managing project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and profitability.
• Experience coordinating field labor, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and clients.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, P&IDs, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, and related construction software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.