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Project Manager in New Bedford

Date Posted: 13 July 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Project Manager 

Project Manager needed immediately! A well established and highly respected mechanical contractor in the North Central Massachusetts region (approximately 40 minutes northwest of Boston) is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. This is more than just a Project Manager position. It's a unique opportunity with a planned leadership path into an Operations Director role as part of the company's long term succession plan.

The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has a strong work ethic, and is passionate about delivering successful commercial mechanical construction projects from start to finish.

What We Offer

  • Excellent Benefits Package

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Performance Incentives

  • Outstanding Company Culture

  • Long Term Career Growth with a Clear Path to Operations Leadership

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage multiple commercial mechanical construction projects simultaneously

  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and overall project execution

  • Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients

  • Review contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders

  • Monitor project financial performance and profitability

  • Conduct jobsite visits to ensure quality, safety, and project progress

  • Mentor and support junior project managers

  • Identify project risks and implement effective solutions

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Assist with operational improvements and leadership initiatives

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial mechanical contractor

  • Experience managing HVAC, Plumbing, or Pipefitting construction projects is required

  • Proven ability to manage commercial mechanical projects from preconstruction through closeout

  • Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, contracts, and change order management

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

  • Desire to grow into a future Operations Director leadership role

If you're an experienced mechanical Project Manager looking for more than just another PM position and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to speak with you.

Send your resume to chris.vaughn@gogpac.com for immediate confidential consideration.

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $120,000 to $135,000 DOE

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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