HVAC/MEP Construction Project Lead

Air Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Telehealth

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

On-site gym

EV charging

Career development

Flexible environment

Job summary

Air Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead HVAC, plumbing, architectural sheet metal, and process piping projects in the San Jose market. You will oversee projects from preconstruction to closeout, collaborating with field teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery.

You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive financial performance, support forecasting, and contribute to a collaborative, safety‑first

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years in commercial/industrial construction PM.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC sheet metal, hydronic piping, refrigerant piping, and equipment.
• BS in Engineering or Construction Management or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; project/accounting software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and/or industrial process projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost control
• Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships through proactive communication and effective problem‑solving
• Translate project scope, schedules, and technical requirements into clear direction for field leadership and subcontractors
• Develop and manage project financials, including scopes of work, schedules of values, labor budgets, productivity KPIs, and cost tracking
• Coordinate procurement and equipment planning to align materials, labor, and schedules
• Participate in monthly financial forecasting and project reviews, identifying risks and opportunities early
• Support and mentor project engineers and project staff, fostering accountability and team development
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving technical, schedule, or cost challenges as they arise
• Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with company standards, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Uphold Air Systems’ safety and quality standards on every project and jobsite

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

MS Office

Construction knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Air Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead HVAC, plumbing, architectural sheet metal, and process piping projects in the San Jose market. You will oversee projects from preconstruction to closeout, collaborating with field teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery.

You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive financial performance, support forecasting, and contribute to a collaborative, safety‑first