Licensed Mechanical Plumber | Project Manager Opportunity

Dnm Climate Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

JDM Air is seeking a Licensed Mechanical Plumber looking to move into project management, builder liaison, estimating and project delivery. This role offers long-term development while staying engaged with the HVAC industry.

The successful candidate will handle tenders, site assessments, drawings review, and coordination across installation teams and clients to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Licensed mechanical plumber qualification/experience.
• Experience with HVAC or mechanical services on construction sites.
• Experience pricing projects from plans and specs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare HVAC tenders and detailed quotations from plans and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and project assessments.
• Review construction drawings and mechanical requirements.
• Prepare equipment schedules and material take-offs.
• Order equipment, accessories, and project materials.
• Coordinate installation schedules and labour requirements.
• Liaise with builders, site supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, variations, and project changes.
• Support installation crews with project requirements and technical information.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and delivery milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with builders and key clients.

Skills

Mechanical Plumber

HVAC Tradesperson

Project management

Estimating

Tendering

Read drawings

Read plans

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Driver's Licence

Job description

Licensed Mechanical Plumber | Project Manager Opportunity

JDM Air is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plumber or HVAC Tradesperson ready to take the next step in their career.

If you've spent years on construction sites installing mechanical services and want to move into project management, builder liaison, estimating and project delivery, we'll provide the support and training needed to make the transition.

This role is ideal for someone with strong practical HVAC knowledge who wants a long-term career away from daily installation work while remaining involved in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare HVAC tenders and detailed quotations from plans and specifications
• Conduct site inspections and project assessments
• Review construction drawings and mechanical requirements
• Prepare equipment schedules and material take-offs
• Order equipment, accessories, and project materials
• Coordinate installation schedules and labour requirements
• Liaise with builders, site supervisors, and project stakeholders
• Manage RFIs, variations, and project changes
• Support installation crews with project requirements and technical information
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and delivery milestones
• Build and maintain strong relationships with builders and key clients
• Mechanical plumbing, HVAC or mechanical services industry experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of residential and light commercial air conditioning systems
• Experience pricing projects from plans and specifications
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Experience dealing directly with builders and construction teams
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Current Driver's Licence
• Previous estimating or project management experience is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate.

Highly Regarded

• Mechanical services background
• Experience with volume builders
• Childcare centres
• Medical clinics
• Offices
• Small warehouses

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle
• Phone and laptop
• Long-term career opportunity
• Growing and established business
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in the expansion of JDM Air

The Right Person

You'll be equally comfortable sitting with a builder pricing a tender, walking a construction site, ordering equipment for upcoming projects, and coordinating our installation crews to ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish.