HVAC Project Leader: Ownership & Delivery

Hillard Electric, Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Insurance package

Job summary

AC Corporation in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC) to own client projects from estimate through closeout and to grow long-term relationships with owner-direct customers. This role offers true ownership of estimating, buyout, execution, margin, and the customer relationship, managing a mix of owner-direct, design-build, and design-assist projects.

You will lead project setup, scheduling, purchasing, and coordination with field teams, GCs, and owners to meet

Qualifications

• 5+ years PM experience in HVAC construction
• Ability to estimate mechanical work
• HVAC layout, design, and installation knowledge
• Coordinate with trades, GCs and owners
• Negotiate with customers to protect relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Bluebeam
• Degree in construction mgmt or Mech Eng preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD and Viewpoint a plus
• Visa sponsorship not available

Responsibilities

• Account management: Maintain and grow long-term owner-direct relationships with assigned key accounts through regular customer visits, progress updates, and coordination.
• Estimating: Price mechanical work through both site surveys and plan review.
• Project startup: Lead project setup and buyout, and coordinate with supervisors, foremen, and other trades.
• Purchasing: Issue purchase orders for equipment, materials, and subcontractors on time to protect the schedule.
• Scheduling: Build the project plan, including scope, resources, and timing, and coordinate with field superintendents, clients, general contractors, and subcontractors to meet completion dates.
• Change orders: Identify and price scope changes with the client or GC. Make sure field foremen understand the original scope so changes are caught early.
• Manpower: Work with trade superintendents to staff each project with the right number of workers at the right skill level. Keep manpower projections current.
• Financial control: Complete monthly billings, job cost reports, and manpower forecasts to protect estimated margins. Submit POs and subcontracts to accounting on time and resolve unapproved invoices.
• Quality: Make sure labor and materials meet project specifications through site visits, drawing and spec review, and ongoing client communication.
• Closeout: Deliver as-built drawings and O&M manuals, set warranty dates, complete punch list items, and collect final billing.

Skills

PM experience

Estimating

Coordination with trades/GCs/owners

Negotiation

Communication

Excel/Word/Bluebeam

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Job description

AC Corporation in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC) to own client projects from estimate through closeout and to grow long-term relationships with owner-direct customers. This role offers true ownership of estimating, buyout, execution, margin, and the customer relationship, managing a mix of owner-direct, design-build, and design-assist projects.

You will lead project setup, scheduling, purchasing, and coordination with field teams, GCs, and owners to meet