Commercial HVAC Project Manager

R. Brooks Mechanical; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

PTO + Paid Holidays

Salary incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

R. Brooks Mechanical is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to plan, execute, and close out commercial mechanical projects from pre-construction through turnover.

This role is based in Rising Sun, MD, with candidates across Maryland and Pennsylvania; you will coordinate with general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure installations meet design intent, schedule, and budgets. Key duties include developing schedules and budgets, reviewing drawings, coordinating field teams,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years in commercial HVAC construction as a project manager, assistant PM, or experienced field engineer.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, including air-handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VAV systems, hydronic piping, ductwork, and building automation/controls.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical construction documents, equipment data sheets, and control sequences.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, architects, mechanical engineers, and owner representatives to align scope, sequencing, and coordination.
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors and field crews, reviewing coordination drawings, shop drawings, and sequences of work to ensure proper installation of ductwork, piping, equipment, and controls.
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, submittals, and control sequences; participate in constructability reviews and value-engineering discussions.
• Track and manage project costs, change orders, and approvals; interface with accounting and estimating to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes (e.g., International Mechanical Code, ASHRAE standards, NFPA, OSHA, and local requirements) and company safety policies; conduct or participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Support estimating and pre-construction by assisting with site surveys, preliminary layouts, and coordination with design teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing technical updates and project status reports; represent R. Brooks Mechanical professionally on job sites and in client meetings.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Project management

Reading drawings

Job description

HVAC Project Manager – Commercial Construction

About R. Brooks Mechanical

For more than 20 years, R. Brooks Mechanical has been a trusted HVAC partner across Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania — and we continue to grow. We offer the technical capabilities of a large company with the close-knit culture of a smaller team, where your work makes a real impact. Our clients rely on us because we show up and get the job done.

The Opportunity

Brooks Mechanical is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to plan, execute, and close out commercial mechanical projects from pre-construction through turnover. This role is based out of Rising Sun, MD, and we are open to candidates throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in HVAC systems and will manage multiple projects, coordinate with general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors, and ensure mechanical systems are installed to design intent, within budget and schedule, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. If you're a skilled project manager who takes pride in doing the job right and wants to be treated like the professional you are, you'll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, architects, mechanical engineers, and owner representatives to align scope, sequencing, and coordination.
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors and field crews, reviewing coordination drawings, shop drawings, and sequences of work to ensure proper installation of ductwork, piping, equipment, and controls.
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, submittals, and control sequences; participate in constructability reviews and value-engineering discussions.
• Track and manage project costs, change orders, and approvals; interface with accounting and estimating to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes (e.g., International Mechanical Code, ASHRAE standards, NFPA, OSHA, and local requirements) and company safety policies; conduct or participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Support estimating and pre-construction by assisting with site surveys, preliminary layouts, and coordination with design teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing technical updates and project status reports; represent R. Brooks Mechanical professionally on job sites and in client meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in commercial HVAC construction as a project manager, assistant PM, or experienced field engineer. Previous HVAC Installation experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, including air-handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VAV systems, hydronic piping, ductwork, and building automation/controls.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical construction documents, equipment data sheets, and control sequences.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed based on project requirements.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to grow within a respected commercial mechanical contractor with a focus on technical excellence

All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

R. Brooks Mechanical does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of R. Brooks Mechanical and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

R. Brooks Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.