Traveling Project Manager – Mechanical Construction

Location: Nationwide Travel
Compensation: Competitive base + overtime + bonus + full benefits

Are you a mechanically minded professional looking to grow quickly in the industry?
Do you want hands-on experience leading major mechanical systems on some of the most advanced construction projects in the country?

A top mechanical contractor is expanding its national team and offering a rare opportunity for individuals with a technical foundation and a desire to learn to step into a Traveling Project Manager role. This is an accelerated-growth path for people with curiosity, initiative, and the drive to develop their skills in mechanical construction.

You’ll gain real leadership experience, be mentored by seasoned PMs and field leaders, and work on large-scale mechanical scopes in high-tech facilities including data centers, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing builds.

If you’re motivated, organized, and ready to challenge yourself, this role will fast-track your development.

What You’ll Do

• Learn mechanical project management through hands-on work at active job sites

• Support planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and daily project coordination

• Work directly with engineers, BIM/VDC teams, superintendents, and fabrication shops

• Assist in managing field crews and subcontractors

• Help problem-solve issues in real time and keep work progressing

• Gain exposure to full project lifecycle from kickoff to closeout

• Build communication and leadership skills through client and general contractor interaction

Why This Role Is a Strong Growth Opportunity

• Clear path into Project Engineer, Assistant PM, and full PM roles

• Mentorship from highly experienced mechanical project leaders

• Exposure to complex mechanical systems, field operations, scheduling, and cost control

• Hands-on learning that accelerates technical and leadership skill development

• National projects offer unique, high-value experience not found in stationary roles

Schedule & Travel

• 6 days per week, 10-hour shifts

• Overtime paid beyond normal hours

• Daily per diem while traveling

• Company-covered travel expenses

• Typically home every 3–4 weeks

Qualifications

• Education or experience in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, HVAC, Plumbing, or related areas (or equivalent experience)

• Interest in mechanical systems, project planning, and field operations

• Strong computer and scheduling skills (P6/MS Project a plus but not required)

• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow into a leadership role

• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with diverse teams

• Open to traveling full-time

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + overtime + annual bonus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement + paid training and certifications

• Employee stock ownership opportunities (ESOP)

• Travel perks, gym reimbursement, wellness resources

Ready to Launch Your Mechanical Career?

If you’re excited about growing quickly, gaining real-world experience, and being part of major mechanical projects across the country, we’d love to talk.

Send your resume to anna.boyd@gogpac.com to learn more or apply directly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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