Mechanical Project Director

TrueBuild Partners · Nashville, Tennessee

FULL TIME$2,00,000 – $2,00,000 / yr

Job Description

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 Danny@truebuildpartners.com.

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.

Company	TrueBuild Partners
Location	Nashville, Tennessee
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$2,00,000 – $2,00,000 / yr

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Mechanical Project Director

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Compensation: $200K–$230K plus discretionary annual bonus, 401(k), and PTO

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