HVAC Project Leader: Safe, On-Time, Profitable

Modigent

Tampa (FL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

HSA options with employer contribution

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Professional development and mentoring

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Modigent is seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage commercial HVAC projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to deliver on-time, on-budget results with safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You'll work closely with operations leadership to proactively identify risks and opportunities, track budgets, foster open communication, and drive profitability while building long-term relationships nationwide across our

Qualifications

5–10+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial HVAC/mechanical construction.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience with strong technical HVAC knowledge considered.
PMP, LEED, OSHA 30-hour certification a plus; valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

Manage full project lifecycle: planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, change orders, and closeout for HVAC/mechanical projects.
Review bid documents, drawings, and scopes early to identify potential issues, opportunities, risks, omissions, and value engineering possibilities; develop workable solutions to prevent problems.
Collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, and operations teams to create realistic schedules, budgets, and project plans that meet milestones and financial targets.
Track project budgets, costs, labor productivity, variances, and forecasts; identify shortcomings/pitfalls or profit-enhancing opportunities and implement corrective actions.
Promote open communication among project teams, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments to resolve conflicts and ensure alignment.
Organize and lead coordination meetings, site walks, and progress reviews; maintain detailed documentation of scope changes, execution decisions, costs, and client communications.
Ensure strict adherence to contract documents, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, quality expectations, and ethical standards.
Champion quality assurance: conduct job-site reviews, ensure installations meet/exceed industry standards, prevent call-backs/warranty issues, and partner with quality teams on processes/inspections.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to support repeat business and future opportunities.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop project team members; track performance, delegate appropriately, nominate for promotions/incentives, and participate in hiring as needed.
Enforce safety compliance across teams: assure PPE usage, coordinate with safety officers for inspections/visits, and uphold company/project safety protocols at all times.
Provide leadership vision for project planning, coordination, sequencing, labor utilization, and continuous improvement; communicate updates and issues to executive leadership.