Commercial Project Manager

Trueline Talent; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical coverage (75% premium)

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Ownership of market expansion

Long-term leadership path

Established HVAC subcontractor with 40

In-house sheet metal fabrication

Direct partnership with senior leaders

Impactful regional presence

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Commercial Project Manager in Greensboro, NC to lead complex HVAC projects from kickoff to completion, coordinating with general contractors, owners, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. This role emphasizes high ownership and market expansion in the Raleigh-Triangle area.

You will manage project financials, submittals, BIM coordination, and collaborate with estimating and field leadership to turn plans into successful turnover while building

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial HVAC, mechanical, or comparable construction projects.
• Ability to independently manage complex commercial projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, change orders, and margin management.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, field teams, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction documents and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of submittal processes and project coordination.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field and build relationships throughout the commercial construction market.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial HVAC projects from kickoff to completion, including staffing, logistics, quality control, and submittals.
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, field teams, and leadership to stay on schedule and budget.
• Manage project financials, monitor costs, and protect profitability through disciplined change order and cost management.
• Work closely with estimating and field leadership to ensure smooth project execution and turnover.
• Estimate smaller commercial projects when needed, generally those under $100,000.
• Help establish the company's presence in the Raleigh-Triangle market by identifying strong general contractor, developer, and end-user relationships.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and become a trusted local partner for future projects.
• Provide market intelligence regarding competitors, labor availability, wage dynamics, permitting, and other factors impacting regional growth.
• Help deliver the company's first projects in new markets with a high level of quality and professionalism.
• Represent the company in the field and within the commercial construction community.
• Contribute to the long-term development of a new market with a clear path toward broader operational leadership.

Skills

5+ years project experience

Independent project management

Project financials & margins

Stakeholder coordination

Reading contracts & docs

Submittal processes

Communication & organization

Field readiness & initiative

Field presence & relationships

BIM coordination (Nice-to-have)

Tools

BIM coordination

Job description

Trueline's client, an established commercial HVAC contractor with more than 40 years of industry experience, is seeking a Commercial Project Managerin the Greensboro, NC area to join their team. This is a high-ownership opportunity for a commercial construction professional who can successfully manage complex HVAC projects while helping establish the company's presence in the Raleigh-Triangle market.

What You'll Do as the Commercial Project Manager:

• Manage commercial HVAC projects from kickoff through completion, including staffing, logistics, quality control, submittals, equipment procurement, and BIM coordination
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, field teams, and internal leadership to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Manage project financials, monitor costs, and protect profitability through disciplined change order and cost management
• Work closely with estimating and field leadership to ensure smooth project execution and successful project turnover
• Estimate smaller commercial projects when needed, generally those under $100,000
• Help establish the company's presence in the Raleigh-Triangle market by identifying strong general contractor, developer, and end-user relationships
• Develop and manage a pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities
• Build relationships with decision-makers and become a trusted local partner for future projects
• Provide market intelligence regarding competitors, labor availability, wage dynamics, permitting, and other factors impacting regional growth
• Help deliver the company's first projects in new markets with a high level of quality and professionalism
• Represent the company in the field and within the commercial construction community
• Contribute to the long-term development of a new market with a clear path toward broader operational leadership

Must-Haves as the Commercial Project Manager:

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial HVAC, mechanical, or comparable commercial construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex commercial projects from start to finish
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, change orders, and margin management
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, field teams, and other project stakeholders
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction documents and contracts
• Strong knowledge of submittal processes and project coordination
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and operate independently without needing constant direction
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field and build relationships throughout the commercial construction market

Nice-to-Haves as the Commercial Project Manager:

• Experience with BIM coordination and commercial HVAC project delivery
• Experience working across multiple phases of commercial construction
• Existing relationships with general contractors, developers, or commercial construction stakeholders in the Raleigh-Triangle market
• Experience helping establish a new territory, market, or business line
• NC HVAC licensure or willingness to obtain applicable credentials
• Experience with education, K-12, university, or government construction projects
• Experience managing projects in the Greensboro, Winston-Salem, or broader Triad markets

Our Client Offers:

• Lucrative performance-based bonus structure tied to the successful execution and profitability of the projects you manage
• Comprehensive medical coverage, with the company paying at least 75% of the employee premium on the base health plan
• Competitive 401(k) program with a generous employer match - 100% on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Opportunity to take ownership of a major market expansion initiative
• Ability to build a visible and meaningful accomplishment by helping establish a new market
• Long-term path toward broader operational leadership as the company grows
• Opportunity to work with an established commercial HVAC subcontractor with more than 40 years of industry experience
• Strong reputation for quality execution, reliability, and customer service
• In-house sheet metal fabrication capabilities supporting complex commercial mechanical projects
• Direct partnership with senior leadership and field operations
• Opportunity to help shape the company's long-term presence in the Raleigh-Triangle market

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.