Account Project Manager Jobs in Mississippi
Account Project Manager jobs in Mississippi concentrate heavily in healthcare administration, telecommunications, and government contracting, with strong demand across mid-level and senior roles as organizations modernize operations and tighten client delivery cycles. Jackson, Ridgeland, and Gulfport are the most active hiring metros, anchored by large employers like C Spire, Entergy Mississippi, and Raytheon Technologies. The most sought-after specialties are client lifecycle management, cross-functional program coordination, and vendor account oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Metro Mechanical Services is seeking a driven Commercial Plumbing Account Manager to join our team in our Bolton, MS office. If you enjoy developing customer relationships, generating new business opportunities, and supporting the growth of our commercial plumbing service division, this position is for you! This role combines business development, estimating, account management, and project coordination to help deliver exceptional service to commercial customers.
Role Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Develop and maintain relationships with commercial customers, including property managers, industrial facilities, healthcare organizations, schools, municipalities, and commercial businesses.
- Generate new business through networking, referrals, cold calling, site visits, and customer outreach.
- Identify opportunities for service agreements, preventive maintenance, repairs, replacements, and small construction projects.
- Conduct site visits and assess customer needs.
- Prepare estimates, proposals, and scopes of work for commercial plumbing projects.
- Follow up on quotations and maintain an active sales pipeline.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and build long-term relationships.
- Coordinate awarded work with service and operations teams.
- Participate in project turnover and forecast meetings.
- Maintain CRM records and track sales activity, proposals, revenue goals, and business opportunities.
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of experience in commercial plumbing, HVAC, mechanical services, construction sales, estimating, or service operations.
- Field experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical trades with an interest in transitioning into a sales role.
- Understanding of commercial plumbing systems and service operations.
- Experience with estimating, project scopes, and reading plans/specifications.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and business opportunities effectively.
Headquartered in Mississippi with locations in Louisiana, Metro Mechanical, A Fidelity Company, is a full-service commercial HVAC/Mechanical systems provider that offers Design, Fabrication, Installation, Service, and Maintenance for HVAC, Plumbing, and Building Automation.
An authorized dealer of Distech Controls™, Metro Mechanical is committed to excellence in quality and surpassing the expectations of our clients through a focus on safety, high-performance, and integrity.
Metro Mechanical Services is seeking a driven Commercial Plumbing Account Manager to join our team in our Bolton, MS office. If you enjoy developing customer relationships, generating new business opportunities, and supporting the growth of our commercial plumbing service division, this position is for you! This role combines business development, estimating, account management, and project coordination to help deliver exceptional service to commercial customers.
Role Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Develop and maintain relationships with commercial customers, including property managers, industrial facilities, healthcare organizations, schools, municipalities, and commercial businesses.
- Generate new business through networking, referrals, cold calling, site visits, and customer outreach.
- Identify opportunities for service agreements, preventive maintenance, repairs, replacements, and small construction projects.
- Conduct site visits and assess customer needs.
- Prepare estimates, proposals, and scopes of work for commercial plumbing projects.
- Follow up on quotations and maintain an active sales pipeline.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and build long-term relationships.
- Coordinate awarded work with service and operations teams.
- Participate in project turnover and forecast meetings.
- Maintain CRM records and track sales activity, proposals, revenue goals, and business opportunities.
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of experience in commercial plumbing, HVAC, mechanical services, construction sales, estimating, or service operations.
- Field experience in plumbing, construction, or mechanical trades with an interest in transitioning into a sales role.
- Understanding of commercial plumbing systems and service operations.
- Experience with estimating, project scopes, and reading plans/specifications.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and business opportunities effectively.
Headquartered in Mississippi with locations in Louisiana, Metro Mechanical, A Fidelity Company, is a full-service commercial HVAC/Mechanical systems provider that offers Design, Fabrication, Installation, Service, and Maintenance for HVAC, Plumbing, and Building Automation.
An authorized dealer of Distech Controls™, Metro Mechanical is committed to excellence in quality and surpassing the expectations of our clients through a focus on safety, high-performance, and integrity.
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Account Project Manager Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Farm32
- Optum6
- Adoration Health4
- CVS Health3
- Rent-A-Center3
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance26
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Technology & Software8
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Banking & Financial Services5
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account project manager jobs across Mississippi.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field required
- Three or more years of account management or project coordination experience preferred
- PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred by Mississippi government and defense contractors
- Proficiency in project management platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Project, or Asana
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client accounts and competing deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing reporting and presentations
Account Project Manager Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a account project manager in Mississippi?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or project management, followed by entry-level account coordinator or project analyst work at a Mississippi firm. No state-issued license is required, but earning a PMP certification through the Project Management Institute strengthens your candidacy significantly, particularly with Mississippi's defense contractors and healthcare systems that weight formal credentials heavily in their hiring criteria.
How much do account project managers make in Mississippi?
Account project managers in Mississippi earn a median of about $78,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,840 for the lowest 10% to over $140,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account project managers in Mississippi?
Employers hiring account project managers in Mississippi right now include State Farm, Optum, and Adoration Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Mississippi's telecommunications and energy sectors, led by companies headquartered in the Jackson metro, drive a consistent share of these openings throughout the year.
Which Mississippi cities have the most account project manager jobs?
Jackson, Biloxi, and Ridgeland hold the most account project manager openings in Mississippi. Jackson dominates as the state capital and corporate hub, home to major healthcare systems, telecom firms, and government agencies, while Ridgeland's business park corridor and Gulfport's Gulf Coast defense and logistics employers generate steady demand outside the metro core.
Are there remote account project manager jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, and more than most fields. Account project management is largely desk-based and client-facing through digital channels, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 32% of account project manager openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting national employer flexibility in the role. Client reporting, account planning, and cross-team coordination are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a account project manager in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an account coordinator or project assistant role at a Mississippi healthcare system, telecom company, or state agency, where structured onboarding is common. C Spire and Entergy Mississippi both recruit junior operations and client services associates who rotate into account management tracks. Building a portfolio of coordinated projects, even from internships or volunteer work, and completing a CAPM certification through the Project Management Institute gives candidates a measurable edge over other applicants without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to account project manager jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to account project manager jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is needed to search and apply.
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