Senior Mechanical Project Manager — Commercial HVAC & Plumbing

Job overview

The Senior Mechanical Project Manager role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA, with a salary of $130,000–$180,000 per year. The position leads commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal projects from preconstruction through closeout. The posting describes a permanent, full-time position with benefits and career growth opportunities. The role exists to deliver a portfolio of large mechanical construction projects while managing financial performance, schedules, procurement, coordination, safety, and quality. It also supports team capability by mentoring project managers, assistant project managers, and project engineers.

What you'll do

• Lead large commercial mechanical projects, including design-build and plan-and-spec work
• manage budgets, forecasts, schedule of values, billing, and margins
• lead buyout, procurement, and subcontract negotiations
• manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and claims
• mentor project managers, assistant project managers, and project engineers
• coordinate MEP work using Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit MEP
• promote jobsite safety and quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior mechanical project manager

commercial hvac

plumbing

piping

sheet metal

project financials

procore

bluebeam

autocad

revit mep

bakersfield ca

wrs worldwide recruitment solutions

$130k–$180k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of commercial mechanical construction project management and experience managing $5M+ projects at a mechanical subcontractor. OSHA 30 is preferred and PMP is a plus.

About the employer

WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Sector: 23.