Construction Manager

Air Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Life, Accident, Disability Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

On-site gym and EV/bike perks

Educational assistance and growth

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Air Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead Project Managers and teams on complex commercial and industrial mechanical and plumbing buildouts. You will report to the Director of Construction and drive portfolio execution, financial performance, and staff development.

You will collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Preconstruction to position upcoming work and ensure successful project delivery. Competitive salary and strong benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction industry experience with mechanical, piping, HVAC, or industrial PM responsibility.
• Proven experience leading Project Managers or multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial acumen including WIP, forecasting, cost control, and margins.
• Experience with change orders, contract admin, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Strong client relationships, communications, coaching, and organization.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop PMs, APMs, and project staff.
• Assign projects based on experience, workload, and complexity.
• Lead monthly WIP reviews and assist with financial reporting and forecasts.
• Partner with field teams to set production goals and KPIs.
• Monitor performance and drive corrective actions for risk areas.
• Support change order preparation and negotiation, escalate disputes.
• Serve as senior escalation point for client concerns and conflicts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Preconstruction on opportunities.
• Promote project controls, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Project management

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

We offer complete, single-source facility solutions. Our offerings include commercial MEP solutions, sheet metal construction, preventive maintenance and service, building automation, energy management, and more.

Job Summary

Air Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead Project Managers and project support teams delivering complex commercial and industrial mechanical and plumbing construction projects. Reporting directly to the Director of Construction, this position is responsible for portfolio execution, financial performance, productivity, client relationships, change management, and the development of project management personnel.

The Construction Manager will also collaborate regularly with Sales, Business Development, Estimating, and Preconstruction teams to understand the requirements of upcoming potential projects and help ensure the organization is prepared to execute new work successfully.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support staff.
• Assign new projects to Project Managers based on experience, workload, customer needs, and project complexity.
• Lead monthly WIP reviews and assist Project Managers with financial reporting, forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, and recovery planning.
• Partner with project and field teams to establish production goals and measurable productivity KPIs.
• Monitor project performance and drive corrective action when financial, productivity, schedule, safety, or quality targets are at risk.
• Support change order preparation and negotiation, and become directly involved when requests are disputed or rejected.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for client concerns, commercial conflicts, and relationship management.
• Collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Preconstruction teams on upcoming opportunities, staffing capacity, project risks, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Promote consistent project controls, accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction industry experience with substantial mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, piping, or industrial project management responsibility.
• Proven experience leading Project Managers or multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including WIP reporting, forecasting, cost control, labor productivity, billing, cash flow, and margin management.
• Demonstrated change order, contract administration, negotiation, and conflict resolution experience.
• Strong client relationship, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable construction management, scheduling, and project accounting systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Telehealth access and HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-paid Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance: 1.5 times your salary.
• Generous paid time off, with increases each year + 10 paid holidays.
• On-site employee gym and EV plugs and/or bike commuter benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth through educational assistance and career development programs.
• A flexible work environment and culture that prioritizes team collaboration, work-life balance, and personal well-being.

Why Air Systems?

At Air Systems, We Believe In Fostering An Environment Of Growth, Integrity, And Respect. We Take Pride In Being An Employer That Values Safety, Teamwork, And a Commitment To Excellence. Our Standards Of Success Reflect The Values We Uphold In Every Project

• Safety First : We care about the safety and well-being of our employees, partners, and clients.
• Teamwork : We work together with respect, integrity, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Innovation & Growth : We’re always looking for better ways to do things—and we encourage creativity and continuous improvement.

Competitive Salary

$180,000 - $210,000 per year based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Afffirmative Action Policy.

Geographic Disclosure

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

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