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Special Projects Manager – Mechanical

Highland Consulting Group

Pittsburgh, PA · Posted October 25, 2026

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Category: Project/Program Management

Job Description

Special Projects Manager – Mechanical

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive search firm that specializes in recruiting top construction talent, we utilize over 75 years of industry experience to place the right people in the right positions for our clients.

We are currently looking to fill a Special Projects Manager position for a Mechanical contractor in the Pittsburgh, PA area. They are recruiting for a creative, driven person that can run projects from conception to completion that wants to make the company money as well as be rewarded for their efforts. Our client is a Large Regional Contractor that is in expansion mode. The type of project mix includes Commercial, Government, Education, Healthcare, and Light Industrial. Experience in all areas is a plus but not required.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Manages and supervises all phases of assigned projects

Perform Account Development and build relationships with customers

Work with local General Contractors and directly with property owners

Create a project scope of work and estimate the cost of the projects

Work as a Project Manager and manage concurrent projects that can be multi-million-dollar projects

Negotiate all change orders and maintain change order logs

Manages project budget and approves all expenses

Interface with the owner on all projects assigned

Perform project punch-list inspection(s), in coordination with superintendent and the owner’s representative, and issue punch list to all relevant subcontractors

Create Invoices, assemble and maintain complete project records and close-out documents

Job Requirements

Knowledge of Piping, HVAC & Plumbing Systems

Solid Communication both verbal and written

Ability to lead productive, multi-discipline meetings

Able to manage and develop 4-5 key direct accounts

Ability to establish timelines and budgets

Experience: 5 years experience as a Mechanical Project Manager with a Mechanical contractor with relevant experience on projects larger than 1 Million dollars that consisted of Mechanical Piping, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal

A Bachelors degree is required. Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management degrees are preferred.

Benefits

This company cares about and is committed to the well-being of its employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in a comprehensive benefit package provided to all employees.

Competitive salary and generous bonuses

401(k) contributions

Profit sharing bonus

Comprehensive family healthcare

Paid Vacations

Paid Expenses

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Confidentiality

We respect your privacy and will never submit a resume to a third party without your permission. You can be assured that the information you give us will never be forwarded to any company without your specific, direct advanced permission.

Contact

If you have this type of experience please apply to this position. You can also contact me directly to learn more about this opportunity

David O’Connor Highland Consulting Group 2000 Tower Way Suite 2041 Greensburg, PA 15601 724-837-6336

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