Project Manager - HVAC

D & E Air Conditioning Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Team culture and collaboration

Job summary

D & E Air Conditioning Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead HVAC and mechanical services projects from planning through completion. You will work with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive safe, on-time, within-budget outcomes on technically complex, large-scale projects.

Ideal candidates have proven project management experience in HVAC, mechanical services, or related construction, with strong budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Project Management role within HVAC, mechanical services, construction, or a related industry.
• Ability to lead and coordinate project teams in a collaborative manner.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or trade background with relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and programme management.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, and multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle delivery of HVAC/mechanical services projects.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate procurement activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and project resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular operational and financial updates.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

At D&E Air Conditioning, our people are at the centre of everything we do. As one of Australia’s leading mechanical services contractors, we offer the opportunity to work on some of the country’s most complex and high-profile projects while being supported by a collaborative, safety-first, and team-oriented culture.

With over 35 years of industry success and a national workforce of more than 900 employees, we are committed to long-term career development, continuous learning, and recognising the contribution our people make every day. Join a business where stability, innovation, and genuine career progression go hand in hand.

About The Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of HVAC and mechanical services projects from planning through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, you will manage project performance, coordinate stakeholders, oversee procurement and programme delivery, and drive strong commercial and operational outcomes across technically complex and large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Manage the full lifecycle delivery of HVAC/mechanical services projects

Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting

Coordinate procurement activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and project resources

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders

Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget

Lead project meetings and provide regular operational and financial updates

Support and contribute to a collaborative and high-performing project team environment

About You

You are a motivated and solutions-focused Project Manager with proven experience delivering HVAC, mechanical services, or commercial construction projects.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Project Management role within HVAC, mechanical services, construction, or a related industry

Ability to lead and coordinate project teams in a collaborative manner

Have tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or trade background with relevant associated industry experience.

Strong understanding of project delivery, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and programme management

Ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, and multiple stakeholder relationships

Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Why Join Us?

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built - one that values teamwork, accountability, innovation, and genuine collaboration. We foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, contributions are recognised, and people are empowered to take ownership and grow their careers.

What We Offer

Collaborative, team-oriented, and people-focused culture

Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities

Competitive salary package and employee benefits

Opportunity to work with skilled industry professionals in a high-performing environment

D&E is an equal opportunity employer and encourages indigenous Australians to apply. We promote inclusiveness, cultural diversity, gender equality and non-discrimination. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.