Modernisation Project Manager

Carrier; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Modernisation Project Manager to lead HVAC service and modernisation projects from planning through completion. You will manage schedules, resources and subcontractors, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget while upholding Carrier standards and quality.

Strong stakeholder engagement and safety focus are essential. The role requires 3–5 years in HVAC project management, with a tertiary technical degree.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' project management experience in HVAC, mechanical services, or building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, installation practices and commissioning processes.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, financial reporting, and commercial decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Commitment to workplace health, safety and regulatory compliance across project sites.
• Strong organisational, planning, problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of HVAC projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, scopes, resources and delivery plans to achieve objectives.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.
• Monitor financial performance including budgets, forecasting, cost control, variations and profitability.
• Ensure WHS compliance and Carrier safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Oversee project documentation, commissioning, handover and close-out per Carrier standards.
• Build relationships with customers, consultants, engineering teams and sales to ensure project success.
• Provide regular project status updates, commercial reporting and technical support while mitigating risks.

Skills

Project management

HVAC knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety compliance

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving & analytics

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management degree

Job description

Build a career with confidence!

We are a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

Role Overview

The Modernisation Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of HVAC Service & Modernisation projects, managing the full project lifecycle from planning through to completion. Working closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, the role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while meeting contractual obligations. The Project Manager also drives strong commercial outcomes, maintains compliance with WHS and Carrier standards, and delivers an exceptional customer experience that supports Carrier's operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of HVAC projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, scopes, resources, and delivery plans to achieve project objectives.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, variations, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Carrier safety standards, and customer-specific safety requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Oversee project documentation, commissioning, handover, and project close-out in line with Carrier quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, engineering teams, and sales to ensure effective communication and project success.
• Provide regular project status updates, commercial reporting and technical support to stakeholders while identifying and mitigating project risks.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• 3–5 years' project management experience within the HVAC, mechanical services, or building services industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, installation practices, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, financial reporting, and commercial decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance across project sites.
• Strong organisational, planning, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, with experience delivering upgrade, modernisation, or infrastructure projects highly regarded.

Benefits

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees and enhancing our programs when necessary.

Our Commitment to You

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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