HVAC Modernisation Project Lead

1350 Carrier Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Modernisation Project Manager to lead HVAC service and modernization projects from planning through to completion. You will work with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality while meeting contractual obligations and driving strong commercial outcomes.

This role focuses on WHS compliance, project documentation, commissioning, handover and close-out, and building lasting relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' project management experience within the HVAC, mechanical services, or building services industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, installation practices, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, financial reporting, and commercial decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance across project sites.
• Strong organisational, planning, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, with experience delivering upgrade, modernisation, or infrastructure projects highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of HVAC projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, scopes, resources, and delivery plans to achieve project objectives.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, variations, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Carrier safety standards, and customer-specific safety requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Oversee project documentation, commissioning, handover, and project close-out in line with Carrier quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, engineering teams, and sales to ensure effective communication and project success.
• Provide regular project status updates, commercial reporting, and technical support to stakeholders while identifying and mitigating project risks.

Skills

HVAC project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Scheduling and planning

Safety and WHS compliance

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Carrier Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Modernisation Project Manager to lead HVAC service and modernization projects from planning through to completion. You will work with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality while meeting contractual obligations and driving strong commercial outcomes.

This role focuses on WHS compliance, project documentation, commissioning, handover and close-out, and building lasting relationships with clients and