Hvac Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Company vehicle

Superannuation

Job summary

Design And Build is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join a leading Tier 1 mechanical services contractor delivering major commercial projects in Melbourne. You will own end-to-end delivery of complex mechanical packages, coordinating design consultants, subcontractors and suppliers while maintaining program, cost and quality targets.

In this role you’ll manage budgets, forecasting and procurement, lead project meetings and foster a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within commercial HVAC or mechanical services.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

HVAC project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Programme planning

Job description

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.

• 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.