Commercial HVAC Project Manager

Jobot; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Paid time off/ Holidays

Retirement savings

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager to lead HVAC and plumbing construction projects, managing sales efforts and day-to-day operations from a single point of responsibility. You will guide engineering, purchasing, accounting, construction, and service teams to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to specification.

The role emphasizes estimating, proposals, and client negotiations, with a strong focus on budgets, documentation, and stakeholder relationships.

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)

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

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Project management

Sales support

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeremy Lee

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

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

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)

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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