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Plumbing Project Manager Jobs in Dallas, TX — DFW Data Centers & Corporate Campuses

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Dallas's commercial plumbing market is one of the most active in the region. Gulfstream Strategic Placements partners with leading mechanical and plumbing contractors in Dallas to place assistant, mid-level, and senior plumbing project managers on healthcare, life science, multi-family, mission-critical, and large commercial projects.

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Dallas's commercial plumbing market is one of the most active in the region. Gulfstream Strategic Placements partners with leading mechanical and plumbing contractors in Dallas to place assistant, mid-level, and senior plumbing project managers on healthcare, life science, multi-family, mission-critical, and large commercial projects.

About Dallas, TX

Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits plumbing project managers across the Dallas metro. All searches are confidential — client identity is never disclosed until both sides agree to a formal interview.

Dallas market snapshot

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Merit-shop dominant, Texas ACR license required for HVAC contractors.

Active Dallas submarkets: Downtown Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington.

Recent Dallas searches

Recently placed a Chief Estimator on a $500M hyperscale program and a Service Sales Engineer covering the Plano–Frisco corridor.

Dallas base salary ranges

  • Mechanical Project Manager: $120K–$180K base
  • Chief Estimator: $175K–$260K base + LTIP
  • HVAC Service Manager: $105K–$160K base

Ranges reflect base only for commercial mechanical roles; total comp typically adds 10–25% via bonus, vehicle allowance, and benefits.

TX Plumbing licensing note

Texas commercial plumbing requires a TSBPE Master Plumber license at the responsible-master level, plus Journeyman licensure for field trades.

Frequently asked questions

What project sizes do plumbing PMs typically run?

Roles range from $2M tenant improvements to $50M+ healthcare and high-rise plumbing scopes, scaled to experience level.

What software is standard?

Procore and Bluebeam are universal. Trimble FastPIPE / Accubid for estimating; Revit MEP for coordination on larger builds.

Is relocation supported?

Yes — most clients support relocation for senior PMs and operations leaders with strong commercial plumbing backgrounds.

Is a Texas ACR license required to work in commercial HVAC in Dallas?

The Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) contractor license is required at the contractor level, not for individual PMs or estimators. Field techs benefit from ACR Technician registration; supervisory field roles often require it.

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