Junior HVAC Project Manager — Grow Into PM

Lead Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car provided

Superannuation

Career progression

Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking a Junior Project Manager to take ownership of small to mid-sized commercial HVAC projects, with strong support from experienced Senior PMs.

You’ll move from planning to delivery, coordinating subcontractors and clients, while developing into a full Project Manager within a growing team. This hybrid role splits time between the office and on-site locations and offers a clear career path.

Qualifications

• HVAC / mechanical services experience required.
• Trade-qualified, engineering-qualified, or strong site-based background.
• Open to Leading Hands or Site Supervisors seeking to step off the tools.
• Project Engineers or Junior PMs encouraged to apply for greater responsibility.
• Good understanding of commercial HVAC installations and project delivery.
• Comfortable coordinating subcontractors and dealing with clients/builders.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Motivated to develop into an established Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial HVAC projects from planning through to completion.
• Projects valued up to $1.5M.
• Deliver fit-outs, chiller replacements, cooling tower upgrades and new installations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, builders and clients.
• Manage programmes, site progress, costs and delivery.
• Work across HVAC systems including chillers and fire upgrades.
• Split time between the office and project sites.

Skills

HVAC experience

Site-based background

Client coordination

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in HVAC

Job description

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking a Junior Project Manager to take ownership of small to mid-sized commercial HVAC projects, with strong support from experienced Senior PMs.

You’ll move from planning to delivery, coordinating subcontractors and clients, while developing into a full Project Manager within a growing team. This hybrid role splits time between the office and on-site locations and offers a clear career path.