Senior HVAC Project Leader - Lead & Deliver on Time

Chill Merchants Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop provided

Uniforms provided

Fuel card included

Job summary

Chill Merchants Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead HVAC and mechanical services across various project types in Brisbane. You will oversee projects from design to handover, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality are met while leveraging hands-on knowledge for practical leadership.

The role is ideal for an installer or foreman moving into a leadership position, with responsibility for coordinating teams, procurement, and client communications to deliver projects safely and

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC project management or as a senior installer/foreman ready to step up.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems – chilled water, condenser water, DX, ventilation, ductwork, and mechanical pipework.
• Confidence in quoting, estimating, and procurement.
• Great communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Well-organised and able to juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Run HVAC and mechanical projects from design and quoting through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to keep jobs on track.
• Supervise field staff and subcontractors, ensuring quality, safety and productivity.
• Carry out site inspections, take-offs, and measures.
• Coordinate with clients, builders, engineers, and consultants to keep everyone aligned.
• Handle procurement, tendering, and subcontractor engagement.
• Resolve on-site issues to keep projects moving forward.
• Report on progress, costs, and variations.

Skills

HVAC project management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Quoting & procurement

Tools

Aroflo

Simpro

Job description

Chill Merchants Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead HVAC and mechanical services across various project types in Brisbane. You will oversee projects from design to handover, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality are met while leveraging hands-on knowledge for practical leadership.

The role is ideal for an installer or foreman moving into a leadership position, with responsibility for coordinating teams, procurement, and client communications to deliver projects safely and