Senior HVAC & Mechanical Project Manager

Core Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Project Manager or Construction Manager to take ownership of high-value mechanical projects.

You’ll lead commercial HVAC upgrades and fit-outs up to $5M, enjoy autonomy, interact with senior leadership, and have opportunities to grow into wider leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in commercial HVAC or mechanical services contractor.
• Experience delivering mechanical upgrades, HVAC fit-outs and commercial projects.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, budgets and programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness including variations, cost control and contractual obligations.
• Confidence managing clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Ability to take ownership, challenge decisions and deliver projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial HVAC and mechanical upgrades and fit-out projects, currently valued up to $5M.
• Work across commercial buildings, retail fit-outs and live operational environments with autonomy over delivery and client relationships.
• Lead with minimal direction, making decisions and delivering results.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and contribute ideas to improve operations and future direction.

Skills

HVAC project management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Job description

$180K–$200K + Base + Super | Melbourne | Expression of Interest

Are you an experienced Senior HVAC Project Manager ready for greater responsibility? Or an established Construction Manager looking for more autonomy and the opportunity to influence a growing business? Perhaps you've reached a ceiling in your current role, with limited opportunities to progress. Or you're looking for a business where your experience, commercial judgement and ideas can genuinely make an impact.

I'm inviting expressions of interest from experienced HVAC and Mechanical Services professionals interested in joining a well-established mechanical contractor entering an exciting period of growth.

With an expanding project pipeline and increasing involvement in larger, more complex commercial projects, the business is looking for strong operators who can take ownership, drive results and potentially develop into broader leadership positions.

The Opportunity

• You’ll initially take ownership of commercial HVAC and mechanical upgrades and fit-out projects, currently valued up to $5M, with opportunities to deliver larger, more complex projects as the business continues to grow.
• Working across commercial buildings, retail fit-outs and live operational environments, you’ll have significant autonomy over project delivery, commercial performance and client relationships.
• This isn’t a business looking for someone who needs constant direction. They want an experienced operator who can take control, make decisions and deliver.
• You’ll work closely with senior leadership and have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve operational efficiencies and influence how the business evolves.

Who I'm Looking For

• I’m particularly interested in speaking with experienced HVAC Project Managers, Senior Mechanical Project Managers and Construction Managers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 mechanical contractors, as well as Tier 1 operators who are looking to move away from rigid corporate structures into an environment offering greater autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to genuinely influence business direction.

Essential experience:

• Proven Project Management experience within a commercial HVAC or mechanical services contractor.
• Experience delivering mechanical upgrades, HVAC fit-outs and commercial projects.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, budgets and programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness, including variations, cost control and contractual obligations.
• Confidence managing clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• The ability to take ownership, challenge decisions and deliver projects successfully.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $180K–$200K+ base + super, with higher packages negotiable for exceptional candidates.
• Genuine autonomy to manage projects and make commercial decisions.
• Leadership potential, with opportunities to progress towards Construction Manager responsibilities as the business grows.
• Direct access to senior leadership and business owners, with the opportunity to influence operational improvements and future direction.
• Established mechanical contractor with legacy name and an expanding commercial HVAC project pipeline.

Confidential Expressions of Interest

• I understand that experienced HVAC and Mechanical Services professionals aren't always actively looking for their next opportunity.
• My approach is confidential and consultative. Your CV will never be submitted to a business without your knowledge and consent.Before anything progresses, we'll have a conversation about your experience, career ambitions and what you're looking for. I'll explain the opportunity in detail so we can establish whether it genuinely aligns with your goals.