HVAC Project Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Care

RRSP Program

Training and Professional Development

Mentoring and Coaching Opportunities

Team‑Building opportunities

Company Events

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East invites a Construction Project Manager to lead HVAC projects from award through completion in British Columbia. You will plan, organize, coordinate schedules and budgets, procure equipment, review submittals, and manage commissioning activities with clients and contractors.

The role requires 3–5 years in commercial HVAC and at least 2 years of project management in construction, with strong communication, organizational, and travel capabilities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in commercial HVAC industry with focus on hydronic systems and air source heat pumps
• 2 years of project management experience in construction, including portfolio management of 50+ projects
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, and contract documents with analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment selections based on performance requirements.
• Review and verify equipment selections meet project design intents.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Bluebeam

Job description

Role Overview:
The Construction Project Manager plays a pivotal role in the successful execution of HVAC construction projects from award through completion. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing project schedules, budgets, equipment procurement and delivery, technical submittals, commissioning activities, project financials, and customer relationships to ensure smooth project execution, on‑time delivery, and exceptional customer satisfaction. The role also contributes to maintaining strong relationships with contractors, improving project processes, and enhancing the company’s reputation and success in the industry. Strong coordination skills, attention to detail, the ability to apply technical knowledge, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities are essential. This position is considered a green job, contributing to positive environmental outcomes through the implementation of high‑efficiency HVAC systems that support Canada’s net‑zero objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
The following is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities of this role. The tasks and time spent performing each task may vary as business needs require. The range of specific responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
• Provide equipment selections based on performance requirements.
• Review and verify that equipment selections meet project design intent.

• Create technical submittal packages for HVAC equipment based on project performance
requirements.
• Manage the release and delivery coordination of HVAC equipment in agreeance withconstruction schedule.
• Manage complex multi-equipment startups, including the technician scheduling, planningand leading of commissioning meetings, and capturing all documentation of the startupprocess.
• Manage warranty of HVAC equipment, including warranty repairs, warrantyreimbursements, and warranty documentation.
• Visit project sites and meet with customers on site and in their office to review equipmentlayouts and equipment issues.
• Manage the finances of the project. This includes reviewing purchase orders, capturing
change orders, reviewing and approving invoices, and managing AR.
• Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, changes, and additions.
• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate HVAC construction projects from initiationthrough completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate activities among contractors, suppliers,consultants, and clients.
• Review project drawings, specifications, schematics, and contract documents.
• Develop and implement project risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project reports, forecasts, and status updates for management and clients.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors,consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Supervision of 1-2 employees.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline,with demonstrated specialization in commercial HVAC systems.

Experience:
• 3-5 years of work experience in the commercial HVAC industry with specific experience inhydronic system design related to air source heatpumps, domestic hot water heatpumps,and custom air handling unit design.
• 2 years of project management experience in the construction industry, including:

• active portfolio management of 50+ projects simultaneously, including multimillion dollarprojects.
  - demonstrated competence using selection software for selecting air-to-water heatpumps,water-to-water heatpumps, custom air handling units, VRV, and terminal air systemsincluding Daikin Tools, Daikin City, Magellano, WeDoGeo, S4, NimbusCool, QSS, Cores.
  - production of HVAC equipment submittal packages.
  - release of HVAC equipment based on construction schedules and coordinating sitedeliveries.
  - leading equipment commissioning meetings and coordinating startup of HVAC equipment.
  - managing warranty timelines and site issues.

Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - 3 Years of using Business Central experience
• Bluebeam

Other Requirements:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project coordination skills with the ability to apply technicalknowledge.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to customer‑centric service, teamwork, andcompany values.
• Willingness to travel regulary to customer sites, engineering offices, and constructionprojects throughout British Columbia.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit engineering offices, mechanicalcontractors, and job sites in the lower mainland and Interior of BC (remote locations
included).
• Must own Hard hat, steel‑toed safety boots, and cellular phone.

What You Can Expect from Us:
Work Conditions
• Fast‑paced environment.
• Tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Combination of office work and site visits.
• Frequent interaction with customers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Large workload involving multiple simultaneous projects.

Benefits:
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Annual Physical Health Benefit
• RRSP Program
• Training and Professional Development
• Mentoring and Coaching Opportunities
• Company Events and Team‑Building opportunities
• Business Casual Dress Code