HVAC Modernisation Project Leader

1350 Carrier Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Modernisation Project Manager in Australia to lead HVAC service and modernisation projects from planning through to completion. You will work with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to deliver safely, on time and within budget, while ensuring quality and contractual obligations.

The role emphasizes strong commercial outcomes, WHS compliance and a superior customer experience aligned with Carrier's objectives. A tertiary engineering qualification is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in HVAC/building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, installation, and commissioning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, financial reporting, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of HVAC projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, scopes, resources, and delivery plans.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure safety, on time, and within budget.
• Monitor financial performance including budgets, forecasting, cost control and variations.
• Ensure WHS compliance and Carrier safety standards across sites.
• Oversee documentation, commissioning, handover and close-out per Carrier quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, engineers and sales for project success.
• Provide status updates, commercial reporting and risk mitigation to stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC project management

Project scheduling

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health and safety compliance

Analytical planning

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

Carrier is seeking a Modernisation Project Manager in Australia to lead HVAC service and modernisation projects from planning through to completion. You will work with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to deliver safely, on time and within budget, while ensuring quality and contractual obligations.

The role emphasizes strong commercial outcomes, WHS compliance and a superior customer experience aligned with Carrier's objectives. A tertiary engineering qualification is highly regarded.