HVAC Construction PM — Site Lead, Commissioning & Travel

Ambient Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson Barrow is seeking a Construction Project Manager to drive end-to-end execution of mission-critical HVAC projects. You will coordinate equipment submittals, factory communications, logistics, site readiness, startup, commissioning and warranty activities for complex systems.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, comfortable on active construction sites, and acts as the primary technical interface between Johnson Barrow, manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and building owners—leading

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial or mission-critical construction, preferably HVAC or MEP.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, mechanical plans, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and propose creative, practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, customer-facing, and conflict-resolution skills; ability to act with urgency when needed.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and accountable for meeting project deadlines and deliverables.
• Ability to interpret technical and contractual language; comfortable with commissioning and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from equipment release through commissioning and warranty closeout.
• Interpret construction drawings, schedules, and specifications to ensure all equipment and controls align with design intent.
• Prepare, submit, and review submittal packages, verifying compliance with engineering requirements and mission-critical performance criteria.
• Track project progress using PM tools and commissioning software; update stakeholders on technical and logistical status.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify receipt, staging, installation, and integration of HVAC equipment.
• Partner with service teams to plan and oversee equipment startup, functional testing, and commissioning processes.
• Participate in commissioning meetings with engineers, contractors, and owners; document issues, drive resolution, and manage closeout requirements.
• Ensure all field activities comply with safety standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Manage project budgets, change orders, and financial tracking.
• Identify inefficiencies in project delivery and recommend process improvements.
• Support internal sales, service, and parts teams to ensure seamless execution across departments.

Skills

3+ years experience

HVAC/MSP knowledge

Construction docs

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organized

Commissioning software

Project management software

Tools

CxAlloy

PM tools

Job description

Johnson Barrow is seeking a Construction Project Manager to drive end-to-end execution of mission-critical HVAC projects. You will coordinate equipment submittals, factory communications, logistics, site readiness, startup, commissioning and warranty activities for complex systems.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, comfortable on active construction sites, and acts as the primary technical interface between Johnson Barrow, manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and building owners—leading