Mechanical Project Director

Project Director – Mechanical

Location : Nashville, TN (On-site)

Compensation : $200,000–$230,000 + Benefits + 401(k) + PTO + ESOP

A full-service mechanical contractor with a national footprint is hiring a Project Director for its Nashville office. The firm self-performs fabrication, installation, and service work across process and power piping, HVAC, industrial ventilation, and heavy equipment, with mechanical scopes regularly reaching nine figures in sectors like data centers, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

This leader will oversee a group of Project Managers and a portfolio of complex mechanical projects, owning financial performance and client relationships from start to finish. The ideal candidate brings steady leadership, strong energy, and a long-term commitment to building a high-performing team.

Benefits and Highlights

• Compensation: $200K–$230K plus discretionary annual bonus, 401(k), and PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Program, plus comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement
• Leadership seat with a nationally ranked, fast-growing mechanical contractor with a strong workplace culture and steady project backlog

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers on large HVAC, plumbing, and piping projects, holding each job to its financial targets and keeping executive leadership updated on performance
• Build lasting relationships with owners, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors
• Track schedule, labor productivity, and work plans throughout each project, and guide the team on detailed schedules, construction document review, and coordination with design and engineering
• Uphold safety and quality standards across all active jobsites
• Mentor and develop project staff while contributing to company strategy and long-range workforce planning

Requirements

• 8+ years of mechanical construction experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Director, or in a similar role; HVAC, piping, and plumbing background preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• Hands-on estimating skills, including pricing change orders and turning labor hours into resource-loaded schedules
• Strong command of construction documents and project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, P6, Viewpoint, and Autodesk
• Personable, driven leader who sets clear direction and is committed to long-term goals

TrueBuild Partners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact

Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Benefits, compensation, and other employment terms are subject to change and will be confirmed by the employer during the interview and offer process. Final terms of employment will be outlined in the applicable offer letter.