HVAC Mechanical Project Lead — Budget & Schedule Expert

Design Hire LLC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in California is seeking a Project Manager with mechanical project experience to lead HVAC-focused construction projects. The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and delivery from bid to completion. Responsibilities include planning project activities, maintaining schedules, and coordinating stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills are preferred. This role offers a competitive salary range between $110,000 and $147,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management or related mechanical coordination experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC construction or mechanical project delivery.
• Experience preparing estimates and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/HVAC project planning from pre-bid through closeout.
• Create and maintain project schedules and financial tracking using MS Project or similar tools.
• Monitor budget performance and cost forecasting to maintain financial targets.

Skills

Mechanical project experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

BidTracer

Job description

A project management firm in California is seeking a Project Manager with mechanical project experience to lead HVAC-focused construction projects. The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and delivery from bid to completion. Responsibilities include planning project activities, maintaining schedules, and coordinating stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills are preferred. This role offers a competitive salary range between $110,000 and $147,000 annually.