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Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC/Plumbing) in Columbus

Date Posted: 27 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A prominent commercial and industrial mechanical contractor is searching for a qualified Project Manager to join their team. This company self-performs HVAC, plumbing, and process piping work across a wide range of commercial and industrial projects, including hospitals, schools, office, retail, data centers, manufacturing plants, and multifamily. This is a great opportunity, and if you want to join a reputable company that promotes internal growth, then this is the position for you.

Project Manager Responsibilities:

  1. Project Planning: Lead commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and piping projects from preconstruction through closeout. Develop project plans, budgets, schedules of values, and timelines, including manpower, equipment, materials, and safety.
  2. Client Communication: Build strong relationships with general contractors, owners, engineers, and architects. Manage RFIs, submittals, and progress updates throughout the project.
  3. Coordination: Lead MEP coordination and BIM/clash detection meetings. Coordinate with field superintendents, foremen, fabrication shops, and controls and TAB subcontractors.
  4. Procurement: Buy out and track major equipment such as RTUs, AHUs, chillers, boilers, VRF systems, pumps, and plumbing fixtures to keep projects on schedule.
  5. Budget and Cost Management: Track job costs, labor hours, and change orders, and forecast monthly to protect margin and avoid overruns.
  6. Quality Control: Ensure ductwork, piping, and plumbing installations meet plans, specifications, and code, including inspections and startup.
  7. Schedule Management: Keep projects on schedule and adjust plans for changes and unforeseen conditions.
  8. Safety Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and enforce OSHA requirements for every crew and subcontractor.
  9. Documentation and Closeout: Maintain contracts, change orders, O&M manuals, as-builts, commissioning records, and warranty documentation.

Project Manager Qualifications:

  1. 3+ years of project management experience with a commercial or industrial mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing contractor.
  2. Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, sheet metal, hydronic and process piping, and plumbing systems.
  3. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and plumbing drawings and specifications.
  4. Familiarity with IMC, IPC, and local mechanical and plumbing codes.
  5. Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar software.
  6. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  7. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  8. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
  9. Engineering or construction management degree, PMP, or trade background a plus.

For additional information on this opportunity, or to discuss other commercial and industrial mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing positions, please reach out to cody.eide@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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