Commercial HVAC Project Manager

LeoForce; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a Commercial HVAC Project Manager in San Jose, CA. This full-time role oversees HVAC and plumbing construction projects, driving sales, engineering, purchasing, budgeting, and client relations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HVAC/plumbing project management, strong leadership, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing HVAC and/or plumbing construction projects or equivalent experience in estimating, design, and project management for projects ranging $50k-$25M+.
• Proven experience in estimating, proposal writing, contract negotiations, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and project-management skills; able to manage high-volume issues across teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily project operations, scope, schedule, and execution of trade work.
• Lead and coordinate engineering, purchasing, accounting, construction, and service activities for assigned projects.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, contracts, and support sales activities including negotiations and presentations.
• Develop and maintain project budgets; monitor costs and implement corrective actions to meet profitability goals.
• Produce and manage project documentation (letters, memos, change orders, closeout packages) and ensure sound business/legal procedures.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Estimating

Contract negotiations

Client relationship management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Job description

Commercial HVAC Project Manager

San Jose, CA, US

14 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Details

The Project Manager is a full-time role responsible for the sales, leadership, and day-to-day management of HVAC and plumbing construction projects. As the single point of responsibility to the customer, you will lead cross-departmental efforts, engineering, purchasing, accounting, construction, and service, to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to specification. The role includes promoting and finalizing sales (estimating, conceptual design, proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations), preparing and controlling budgets, managing trade execution, producing required project documentation, and maintaining strong client and vendor relationships throughout project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily project operations, scope, schedule, and execution of trade work.
• Lead and coordinate engineering, purchasing, accounting, construction, and service activities for assigned projects.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, contracts, and support sales activities including negotiations and presentations.
• Develop and maintain project budgets; monitor costs and implement corrective actions to meet profitability goals.
• Produce and manage project documentation (letters, memos, change orders, closeout packages) and ensure sound business/legal procedures.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing HVAC and/or plumbing construction projects or equivalent experience in estimating, design, and project management for projects ranging $50k-$25M+.
• Proven experience in estimating, proposal writing, contract negotiations, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and project-management skills; able to manage high-volume issues across teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)

A bit about us

We are a reputable commercial contractor with over 30 years of experience in the mechanical services industry. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction. Our team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively to ensure smooth operations and successful project execution. As a mid-sized company, we value our employees and provide a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Why join us

• Competitive pay ($140k-$180k DOE)
• Bonus Opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off/ Holidays
• Retirement savings