HVAC Construction Project Manager - Hayward

Control Air; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor in California is seeking an HVAC Construction Project Manager to oversee significant projects, ensuring compliance with company and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of mechanical management experience, showcasing strong planning, leadership, and communication skills within a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical commercial institutional management experience.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude required.
• Knowledge of California Building Code preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor performance and contractual requirements.
• Lead mechanical discussions during project meetings.
• Organize and track project coordination and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Control Air Enterprises LLC is seeking an organized, timely, and respectful HVAC construction project manager with a minimum of 5 years of mechanical commercial/institutional management experience to work in our North office (Hayward, CA). The project manager must have strong short- and long-term planning abilities and demonstrate the ability to understand and comply with company, project, and contractual requirements, providing clear and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing subcontractor scope and performance contractual requirements.
• Leading mechanical discussions during project coordination meetings.
• Organizing, filing, and tracking all project coordination and correspondence.
• Developing and maintaining bid packages for subcontractors and vendors.
• Scoping out subcontractors and vendors and issuing purchase orders.
• Managing all project control procedures and developing additional items as needed.
• Managing and mentoring project engineers, field employees, and other office staff to foster growth and performance through feedback and communication.
• Reviewing, formalizing, and approving documentation for project tracking, including submittals, schedules, billings, RFIs, change orders, project start-up, close-out, O&M manuals, as-builts, and warranties.
• Managing manpower requirements for projects.
• Overseeing work sequences, procurement, and project schedules.
• Managing testing, inspection records, permits, and occupancy notifications.
• Learning and utilizing all software programs used in daily business operations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Basis of Evaluation:

• Consistently meeting or exceeding profit objectives.
• Effective control of deliveries to align with schedules and billing.
• Maintaining costs and projections in the job costing system.
• Completing monthly progress reports with current subcontract amounts, material purchases, and change orders.
• Processing monthly billings and subcontractor invoices timely.
• Timely review, approval, and submission of RFIs, change orders, and progress billings.
• Proper documentation reflecting project flow, essential for legal purposes if needed.
• Preparing and leading clear, concise meetings with follow-up on action items.
• Maintaining and enhancing Control Air’s customer satisfaction and reputation.

Required Characteristics:

• Strong work ethic and a positive, problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical contracting.
• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or similar (preferred but not required).
• Professional, confident, and strong personal presentation.
• Knowledge of California Building Code.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• FSA and additional insurance options
• Paid holidays and time off
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Pay Range: $85,000 - $160,000

Join our passionate team and work on industry-defining projects. We are a family of skilled, kind individuals who love what we do and are proud to be California’s Homegrown Mechanical Experts.

About us: With over 42 years in business, we are a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in Major Construction, Tenant Improvement, Industrial, Plumbing, Retrofit, Service, Controls, Energy Commissioning, and Detailing. We serve diverse industries including Medical, Entertainment, Laboratory, Hospitality, Office, Government, Education, Civic, and Commercial sectors. We are employee-owned (ESOP), with over 1,000 team members, and operate one of California’s largest fabrication shops. Our headquarters are in Anaheim, with offices in San Diego and Hayward, and manufacturing facilities in Anaheim and Hayward.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.