CTHP: Commercial Project Manager

Comfort Temp Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life, STD, LTD and AD&D

401(k) with up to 5% Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional Development & Licensing

Training Programs & Comfort Academy

Casual Dress Policy

Company Events

Job summary

Comfort Temp Company is seeking an experienced Commercial Projects Manager to lead our growing Special Projects division. You will manage HVAC projects from sale through closeout, ensuring profitability, quality, and timely delivery while building strong relationships with customers.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in commercial HVAC and at least 3 years in project management, with experience in tenant improvements, renovations, or special projects.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of commercial HVAC experience.
• 3+ years of project management or operations management experience.
• Experience with commercial replacement projects, tenant improvements, renovations, or special projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and construction practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with ServiceTitan, Sage, Microsoft Office, or similar software.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial HVAC special projects from kickoff through project closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain project profitability with a target minimum of 10% net profit.
• Develop project schedules and proactively identify potential risks or delays.
• Forecast labor requirements and provide weekly labor projections and a rolling 3-week look-ahead.
• Coordinate manpower with Service, Installation, and Operations teams to maximize efficiency.
• Manage project documentation including change orders, RFIs, submittals, closeout documents, and warranties.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial HVAC

Project management

Budgeting

Client relations

Scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ServiceTitan

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

For our company, we believe that culture, cultivating opportunities and relationships is the true heart of our business. We’re looking for people who have family values and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to join our team.

Working at Comfort Temp has its Benefits

Every Employee is Offered:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Policy
• Employer Paid Life, STD, LTD and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% Employer Match
• Tool Account
• Discounted HVAC Maintenance Plan
• Paid Professional Development and Licensing
• Creative + Supportive Culture
• Variety of Company Events, including the CTC Fishing Tournament
• Birthday, Employee and Holiday Gifts
• Casual Dress Policy and Refreshments
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off Cash Out

INVESTING IN OUR TEAM IS OUR PRIORITY.

Each year, we sponsor around 20 employees through the Santa Fe College HVAC Apprentice Program so they can earn a 4 year HVAC or Plumbing Apprenticeship Certificate. These Team members work full time for our company and make a commitment to the 4 year program by attending classes 2 days a week for 4 years.

Comfort Temp also houses many in-house training opportunities to support our team’s growth in the trade taught by senior staff or certified instructors with plans to launch our own Comfort Academy Training Program by the end of 2024! Our relationships with our wonderful vendors also enable Comfort Temp to house training programs brought in by various vendors to keep our team on the cutting edge of new technology or advancements in systems.

CT Mechanical was instrumental in launching a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Program in HVAC for the Alachua County School Board launching at Santa Fe High School in Alachua August 2024.

A Culture Built on Impactful Connections

We create a supportive work environment applying a “we hear you and we act on your behalf” attitude.

A Culture Built on Impactful Connections

A Culture Built on Impactful Connections

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Position:CTHP Commercial Project Manager

Location: Orlando, FL

Job Id:717

# of Openings:1

Job Summary

Comfort Temp HVAC & Plumbing (CTHP) is seeking an experienced Commercial Projects Manager to lead our growing Special Projects division. Unlike traditional large-scale construction, our team specializes in small to mid-sized commercial HVAC projects, tenant improvements, equipment replacements, renovations, design-build opportunities, and special projects for existing customers.
This role is responsible for managing projects from sale through closeout while ensuring exceptional customer service, profitability, quality, and schedule performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships with customers, and can successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
If you're looking for an opportunity to help build and grow a high-performing commercial projects team while making a direct impact on our customers and business, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage multiple commercial HVAC special projects from kickoff through project closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain project profitability with a target minimum of 10% net profit.
• Develop project schedules and proactively identify potential risks or delays.
• Forecast labor requirements and provide weekly labor projections and a rolling 3-week look-ahead.
• Coordinate manpower with Service, Installation, and Operations teams to maximize efficiency.
• Manage project documentation including change orders, RFIs, submittals, closeout documents, and warranties.

Customer & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build long-term relationships that generate repeat business.
• Identify opportunities for additional work, upgrades, maintenance agreements, and future projects.
• Work closely with the sales team to transition awarded projects smoothly into production.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.
• Monitor project budgets, labor productivity, material costs, and subcontractor expenses.
• Review project financial performance weekly and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Approve purchasing while maintaining company purchasing standards.
• Manage project billing, change orders, and project closeout to ensure healthy cash flow.

Operations

• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and equipment scheduling.
• Develop relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Ensure warranty items are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Service, Finance, HR, Warehouse, and Operations.
• Participate in weekly operational meetings and report project performance metrics.

Leadership

• Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor field personnel.
• Improve processes and workflows.
• Lead by example.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of commercial HVAC experience.
• 3+ years of project management or operations management experience.
• Experience with commercial replacement projects, tenant improvements, renovations, or special projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and construction practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with ServiceTitan, Sage, Microsoft Office, or similar software preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed on time and within budget.
• Minimum 10% net profit across assigned projects.
• High customer satisfaction and repeat business.Strong labor utilization and scheduling efficiency.
• Accurate forecasting and financial reporting.
• Growth of the Special Projects division.

Why Join Comfort Temp HVAC & Plumbing?

Our Commercial Projects team focuses on solving customer problems quickly with speed, quality, and exceptional communication. You'll help shape a growing division while working with a team guided by our core values:

• Do What You Say
• Do What It Takes
• Walk With Purpose
• Do The Right Thing

For any job-related questions, email us at [e-mail] or call [phone]

Comfort Temp Company and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an exceptional workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).