HVAC Project Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Company vehicle

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead major commercial mechanical packages for a Tier 1 contractor in Melbourne. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, procurement and risk, and coordinate multiple stakeholders across design teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

The role offers exposure to high-value projects, strong leadership, and clear career progression within a well-established project delivery group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within commercial HVAC or mechanical services.
• Strong track record delivering mechanical packages on major projects.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement, variations and programmes.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of commercial HVAC and mechanical services projects from design to commissioning and handover.
• Own project budgets, forecasting, procurement, variations and overall commercial performance.
• Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to meet milestones.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and identify risks with effective mitigations.
• Oversee installation of mechanical services ensuring compliance with standards, safety, and quality.
• Manage client and builder relationships as the main project contact.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reporting on programme and cost.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, defects management and final handover.

Skills

Project management

HVAC expertise

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

HVAC Project Manager - Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 + superannuation + vehicle allowance
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Mechanical Services | HVAC | Major Projects

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join a leading Tier 1 mechanical services contractor delivering major commercial construction projects across Melbourne.
With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an opportunity to take ownership of complex mechanical packages within a well-established project delivery team. You'll be working alongside leading builders, consultants and subcontractors on projects where technical capability, commercial performance and quality delivery are paramount.
This role would suit an established HVAC Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure to high-value projects, experienced leadership and genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of commercial HVAC and mechanical services projects, from design coordination through to commissioning and handover.
• Take ownership of project budgets, forecasting, procurement, variations and overall commercial performance.
• Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.
• Oversee the installation of mechanical services, ensuring compliance with specifications, Australian Standards, safety requirements and quality expectations.
• Manage client and builder relationships, acting as the key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, monitor progress and provide regular reporting on programme, cost and delivery performance.
• Drive a strong safety culture while ensuring works are completed to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, defects management and final project handover.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within commercial HVAC or mechanical services.
• A strong track record delivering mechanical packages within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction environment.
• Experience managing project budgets, subcontractors, procurement, variations and construction programmes.
• A solid technical understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical services installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of Australian construction practices, relevant standards and site safety requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and manage project risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead project teams and drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams.

Experience across major commercial developments, healthcare, education, high-rise construction or data centres will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• $170,000 - $200,000 + superannuation, depending on experience.
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle, subject to the final package.
• Opportunity to deliver major projects within a Tier 1 construction environment.
• A strong pipeline of secured work and long-term career stability.
• Exposure to technically challenging, high-value mechanical services projects.
• Support from an established team with experienced project delivery and senior leadership.
• Genuine opportunities to progress into Senior Project Manager or broader leadership positions.