Traveling Mechanical Project Manager

A leading mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects across various locations. This role requires a professional with strong mechanical construction experience, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the willingness to travel to active job sites as needed. Candidates must be capable of working independently with minimal oversight while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance. Applicants with experience managing mechanical construction projects—particularly in industrial sectors such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, and pharmaceutical environments—will receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to project teams, including Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors, owners, engineers, and architects.
• Support field teams through clear communication, coordination, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as estimating, CAD, fabrication, and procurement.
• Manage pre-construction planning, scheduling, and project setup activities.
• Take ownership of project execution, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Resolve project challenges related to design conflicts, sequencing, manpower, and materials.
• Review and approve project budgets, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assist in negotiating subcontract agreements and vendor contracts.
• Monitor project financial performance, including profitability, cash flow, and cost control.
• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections.
• Identify, prepare, and submit change orders as needed and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design coordination and conflict resolution across all trades.
• Lead or support the submittal, RFI, and change management processes.
• Coordinate CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources to meet project needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing company procedures.
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during procurement.
• Support estimating staff with technical project insights when needed.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High dependability and ability to work independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Mechanical knowledge and understanding of construction procedures.
• Proficiency in project management principles and best practices.
• Ability to coordinate daily with superintendents and field teams.
• Aptitude for learning new systems and technologies.

• Preferred: Experience with Bluebeam and Procore.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• OR 10+ years of relevant mechanical construction experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing mechanical construction projects.
• Experience with piping systems on industrial projects (data centers, semiconductor, pharma, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Candidates who advanced from the field into project management with 10+ years of PM experience are encouraged to apply.

The role requires on-site presence and includes oversight of subcontractors, Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and indirect leadership of field personnel and internal support services. The environment is fast-paced, demanding high standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will be part of a growing mechanical subcontractor working on some of the largest projects throughout the Southeast.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC.

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.