HVAC Project Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $190k

Immediate opportunity

Diverse project portfolio

Ownership of projects

Supportive team

Competitive salary package

Career development

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is recruiting an HVAC Project Manager to lead defence and commercial projects in Australia. You will oversee projects from inception to handover, coordinating clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will manage project budgets, schedules and risks while maintaining safety standards and regulatory compliance. This hands-on role offers ownership from start to finish with senior management support.

Qualifications

• Proven HVAC/Mechanical PM experience in building services.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
• Experience managing projects from planning to handover.
• Citizenship: Australian citizen or PR required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, forecast financials.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain client relationships with regular updates.

Skills

HVAC project management

Budget management

Subcontractor coordination

Client relationship management

Job description

HVAC Project Manager | Defence & Commercial Projects | Immediate Opportunity

An established mechanical services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join their team, managing a diverse portfolio of defence and commercial projects across Sydney.

The business delivers a range of mechanical services projects, with contract values ranging from $500K to $8M. With a strong pipeline of secured work and an immediate need within the team, this is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager looking to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Perks & Benefits

• Salary up to $190k + super for major projects
• Immediate opportunity with an established mechanical services contractor.
• Diverse project portfolio across defence and commercial sectors.
• Manage projects ranging from $500K to $8M.
• Strong pipeline of secured work.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Supportive team environment with direct access to senior management.
• Competitive salary package negotiated based on experience.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and procurement through to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee project budgets, programming, forecasting and financial performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, safety standards and relevant industry regulations.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing regular project updates and managing variations, risks and project deliverables.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an HVAC / Mechanical Project Manager within the building services industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, mechanical services and project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects valued between $500K and $8M.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, subcontractors, programmes and client expectations.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident status is essential.