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Project Engineer
Location: Sherman, TX – Texas Instruments SM1 Facility
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $75,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience
Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Additional Benefits as Applicable
About Stratus Systems
Stratus Systems is a Dallas-based mechanical contracting firm specializing in commercial, industrial, and high-purity piping systems, including process piping, HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, and exhaust systems. The company delivers precision mechanical solutions through self-performing field operations, advanced BIM/VDC coordination, laser scanning, and prefabrication.
Core Values
Safety • Quality • Integrity • Respect • Teamwork • Profit with Purpose
Position Overview
Stratus Systems is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major semiconductor tool-installation project at Texas Instruments' SM1 facility in Sherman, Texas.
Working closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, and field leadership, the Project Engineer will support daily construction activities, workforce productivity tracking, project scheduling, cost reporting, material coordination, and project documentation.
This position provides an opportunity for an early-career construction professional to develop practical project management skills while contributing to the successful execution of a large-scale industrial construction project.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers and Senior Project Engineers with daily project planning, scheduling, and construction coordination.
- Work directly with Superintendents and Foremen to monitor daily field activities, manpower, work progress, and productivity.
- Prepare and maintain daily project reports, including labor activity, completed work, and construction progress.
- Assist with tracking labor productivity, project costs, budgets, and schedule performance.
- Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and equipment requirements to support field operations.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, drawings, and project correspondence.
- Assist with project forecasting, cost reporting, and identifying potential schedule or budget impacts.
- Support coordination between field personnel, project management, engineering, and other project stakeholders.
- Assist with resolving field coordination issues and communicating project requirements to appropriate personnel.
- Support BIM/VDC coordination and construction drawing reviews as needed.
- Help maintain compliance with company safety, quality, and project execution standards.
- Participate in project meetings and provide accurate updates on assigned responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schedules, and project documentation.
- Basic understanding of construction methods, project scheduling, and cost management principles.
- Willingness to learn construction project management processes and develop technical and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively with project management and field personnel in an active construction environment.
- Ability to work on-site in Sherman, Texas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous construction experience through internships, cooperative education, or project engineering positions.
- Experience supporting mechanical, piping, industrial, or large commercial construction projects.
- Familiarity with construction productivity tracking, labor reporting, scheduling, and cost controls.
- Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing facilities, process piping, or high-purity mechanical systems.
- Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
- Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination, prefabrication, or mechanical construction workflows.
Career Development
This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction project execution, cost management, scheduling, and field operations, with opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement into senior project engineering and project management roles.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Affiliated Engineers31
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services46
- Construction & Real Estate30
- Staffing & Recruiting21
- Manufacturing6
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- 5 or more years of experience managing mechanical or construction projects
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active pursuit of it
- Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs
- Familiarity with HVAC, piping, or industrial mechanical systems relevant to the employer's sector
Tips for Your Mechanical Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Hiring managers for mechanical project manager roles want to see project size, budget, and delivery outcomes front and center. List the dollar value or square footage of past projects, the systems involved, and whether you delivered on schedule.
Highlight your PM methodology credentials
Many postings require or strongly prefer PMP certification alongside a PE license. If you hold both, list them prominently near your name. If you're PMP-eligible but not yet certified, note your exam readiness explicitly in your summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Filter by sector before you apply
Mechanical project management looks different in oil and gas versus commercial construction versus semiconductor manufacturing. Target openings in the sector where your experience is deepest, since technical vocabulary and regulatory familiarity matter more than generic PM skills.
Prepare for technical scope questions in interviews
Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through how you managed a specific mechanical system installation or retrofit from kickoff to commissioning. Practice a concise narrative that covers your coordination with vendors, engineers, and inspectors at each phase.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Mechanical project manager offers frequently include per diem, vehicle allowance, or relocation assistance that can vary significantly. Before accepting, ask for a written breakdown of all components so you can compare offers on an equal footing.
Mechanical Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mechanical project managers?
Affiliated Engineers, Jobot, and RIMEPRO are hiring the most mechanical project managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active in sectors tied to infrastructure buildout and industrial facility expansion.
How many mechanical project manager jobs are remote?
About 38% of mechanical project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is relatively low compared to purely office-based roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are project controls, estimating, and design coordination rather than field-based construction or commissioning work.
How do you become a mechanical project manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, then build field or design experience as a project engineer or systems engineer. From there, take on progressively larger project coordination responsibilities, pursue PMP certification, and develop skills in budget management, schedule control, and cross-functional team leadership.
Can you get hired as a mechanical project manager without direct PM experience?
Yes, especially if you have strong technical depth in mechanical systems and can demonstrate that you've coordinated project milestones, managed subcontractors, or led design reviews in a previous role. Employers in construction and manufacturing often promote from within, so framing your engineering experience in terms of project outcomes makes a meaningful difference in your application.
What does the mechanical project manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening call with HR is followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through past projects in detail, covering scope, budget, schedule, and how you resolved technical or coordination problems. A final round often includes a panel with senior engineering and operations leadership, and sometimes a written exercise around a project scenario.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to mechanical project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and sector, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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