Commercial HVAC Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

MechanAir Holdings, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable backlog

Clear delegation of authority

Professional operations leadership

Safety-first culture

Enterprise support

Job summary

State Mechanical Services, powered by MechanAir, is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical construction projects across the Chicagoland market from award through closeout.

This role emphasizes margin protection, schedule discipline, and safety, backed by enterprise-level support. You will coordinate field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors using Procore, maintaining accurate cost-to-complete projections and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of commercial HVAC or mechanical construction project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and construction schedules.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, drawings, and contracts.
• Experience forecasting costs and protecting project margin.
• Proficiency in Procore or comparable PM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple HVAC construction projects simultaneously.
• Union mechanical construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC and mechanical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Protect gross margin through cost control and disciplined forecasting.
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections.
• Enforce contractual scope and structured change management.
• Coordinate field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Ensure documentation accuracy within Procore.
• Reinforce jobsite safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Forecasting

Contract knowledge

Tools

Procore

Job description

HVAC Project Manager – Commercial Mechanical Construction

State Mechanical Services (Powered by MechanAir) Aurora, IL | Chicagoland Projects $105,000 - $130,000 Base Salary

State Mechanical Services is hiring an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical construction projects across the Chicagoland market. If you are a disciplined Mechanical Project Manager who protects margin, drives schedule performance, and thrives in a structured environment, this role offers stability, authority clarity, and enterprise-level support.

We are a growing commercial mechanical contractor specializing in design-build and design-assist HVAC construction. Powered by the MechanAir platform, we operate with strong governance, safety-first standards, and financial accountability.

What You'll Do

As a Commercial HVAC Project Manager, you will:

• Manage HVAC and mechanical construction projects from award through closeout
• Protect gross margin through cost control and disciplined forecasting
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections
• Enforce contractual scope and structured change management
• Coordinate field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors
• Lead owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meetings
• Ensure documentation accuracy within Procore
• Reinforce jobsite safety compliance

Success means predictable project performance, strong documentation, and clean financial execution.

What You Bring

• 3-7 years of commercial HVAC or mechanical construction project management experience
• Proven ability to manage budgets and construction schedules
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, drawings, and contracts
• Experience forecasting costs and protecting project margin
• Proficiency in Procore or comparable PM systems
• Ability to manage multiple HVAC construction projects simultaneously

Union mechanical construction experience is a plus.

Compensation & Stability

Base Salary: $105,000 - $130,000, based on experience and project complexity.

• Stable backlog
• Clear Delegation of Authority structure
• Professional operations leadership
• Safety-first culture
• Enterprise support without corporate bureaucracy

If you're searching for a Mechanical Construction Project Manager role where accountability is clear and execution matters, we'd like to connect.