HVAC Project Engineering Manager (Hybrid) – Lead & Grow

Daikin Applied Ltd.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Sick time per law

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is hiring a Project Engineer Manager in Jersey City. The role leads a team of project engineers, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while aligning with customer requirements.

You will manage resource allocation, prioritization, and overall project economics, including pricing, bookings, forecasting, revenue, and gross margin. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 6–8 years in engineering or project management, and at least 4 years leading teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops a team of Project Engineers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to customer and project requirements.
• Oversees resource allocation and project prioritization across multiple initiatives to maximize team efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Maintains financial performance by managing project pricing, bookings, forecasting, revenue, gross margin, backlog, and overall P&L metrics.
• Collaborates with internal departments, factories, and vendors to resolve operational issues, minimize project delays, and manage scope, budget, or schedule changes.
• Drives operational excellence through process compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and proactive problem-solving to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Monitors team performance through coaching, quarterly reviews, performance development plans, and ongoing employee development.
• Ensures compliance with company, customer, and government policies, while providing training and guidance to support a safe and effective work environment.
• Provides leadership and accountability for project execution, team performance, financial results, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Tools

None

Job description

Daikin Applied is hiring a Project Engineer Manager in Jersey City. The role leads a team of project engineers, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while aligning with customer requirements.

You will manage resource allocation, prioritization, and overall project economics, including pricing, bookings, forecasting, revenue, and gross margin. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 6–8 years in engineering or project management, and at least 4 years leading teams.