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Traveling Project Manager in Parkersburg

Date Posted: 28 July 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Traveling Mechanical Project Manager

Lead Complex Projects Across the U.S.

Are you a Mechanical Project Manager who thrives on challenging commercial and industrial projects? If you're looking for the opportunity to lead large-scale work, travel nationwide, and accelerate your career with a growing mechanical contractor, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Do

  • Lead commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects from award through final completion.
  • Coordinate daily with engineering, VDC/BIM, field leadership, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.
  • Review drawings, specifications, contracts, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders while ensuring project documentation remains accurate.
  • Order equipment and materials, issue purchase orders and subcontracts, and oversee project buyout activities.
  • Manage fabrication work packages, material takeoffs, production schedules, and fabrication budgets.
  • Partner closely with the Safety Department to ensure all work is completed in compliance with company policies and OSHA standards.
  • Lead project closeout activities, including commissioning support, punch lists, turnover documentation, and final billing.

What We're Looking For

  • 1-3+ years of experience managing commercial or industrial mechanical construction projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, process piping, mechanical systems, and construction practices.
  • Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

Travel Schedule

This is a traveling position supporting projects throughout the United States.

  • Travel to project sites nationwide.
  • Work approximately six 10-hour shifts per week while assigned to a project.
  • Return home every 3-4 weeks for 2-3 days.
  • Company travel package provided.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
  • Travel incentives and per diem package.
  • Annual performance bonus opportunities.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company contributions.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
  • Long-term career growth with a company that promotes from within.

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Jamie Tomczyk directly at (605) 705-2896. Resumes may be confidentially sent to jamie.tomczyk@gogpac.com

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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