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Mechanical Project Manager - Cherry Point, NC

Wilmington, North Carolina Permanent USD125,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Manager will oversee multiple mechanical construction projects, managing financials, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and client relationships from project kickoff through closeout. This is a true "plug-and-play" opportunity for an experienced Mechanical PM who can step into an active backlog and immediately contribute to project success.
  • Lead $20M+ portfolio of mechanical construction projects
  • Hybrid schedule with 3 days/week remote flexibility

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established mechanical contractor that has grown from a small family-run business into a leading regional construction firm with the backing of private equity. Despite significant growth, the company has maintained a close-knit culture, strong leadership accessibility, and a reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical systems on complex projects.

Job Description

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects totaling approximately $20M+ in work volume
  • Oversee project financials, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field operations
  • Manage procurement and equipment buyout activities
  • Track schedules and project milestones
  • Lead client meetings and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Review change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
  • Partner closely with field leadership and foremen
  • Support project execution from preconstruction through closeout
  • Travel periodically to project sites and company headquarters as needed



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required Experience

  • Experience as a Project Manager within the mechanical construction industry
  • Strong HVAC and plumbing construction knowledge
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Experience with project financials and forecasting
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills
  • Proficiency with:
    • Microsoft Project
    • Excel
    • Spectrum



Preferred Experience

  • Controls experience strongly preferred
  • Mechanical contractor background preferred over GC experience
  • Federal, military, healthcare, mission-critical, or institutional project experience
  • Design-Build experience
  • Experience managing projects ranging from $500K to $40M

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from USD 1.250.000 to USD 165.000.
  • Approximately 15%+ annual bonus potential
  • Vehicle Allowance: $500/month (flexible)
  • Hybrid work schedule
    • 2 days onsite
    • 3 days remote
  • Cigna Health Insurance
  • 401(k) with 6% company match
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Ability to roll over one week annually
  • Strong leadership visibility
  • Career growth within expanding organization
Contact
Lucía Candanedo
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053601

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Wilmington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucía Candanedo
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053601