HVAC Project Manager

Airo Mechanical LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airo Mechanical LLC is seeking an HVAC Project Manager for a large-scale multifamily project in North Carolina. The role blends field presence with strategic office leadership to coordinate subcontractors, manage materials and schedules, and drive project success through proactive risk and change management.

You will oversee scope, schedule, and budget, align with general conditions, and collaborate with GC, subs, and vendors to uphold quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Proven HVAC project experience in multifamily new construction, incl. high-rise.
• Experience with large-scale projects and change management.
• Knowledge of construction tech solutions.
• Understanding HVAC installation sequencing and coordination with trades.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, RFIs, ASIs, and change orders.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of HVAC installation projects.
• Own scope, schedule, and budget for the project.
• Manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and coordinate materials.
• Collaborate with other trades to meet milestones.
• Process RFIs, ASIs, and Change Orders per contracts.
• Ensure documentation for project status using tools.
• Maintain communication with GC, subs, vendors, and teams.
• Track status, risks, and actions with PM tools.
• Provide strong field oversight and onsite presence.

Skills

HVAC project management

Leadership

Scheduling & budgeting

Coordination with trades

RFIs/ASIs/Change orders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Field layout tools/technologies

Construction tech solutions

Job description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the HVAC Project Manager is responsible for delivering a large-scale multifamily project on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. This hybrid position requires a strong field presence as well as strategic office leadership to coordinate subcontractors, manage materials and schedules, and ensure project success through proactive risk and change management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of a HVAC installation project

• Maintain ownership of scope, schedule, and budget for the project

• Manage project schedules, prioritize tasks, and coordinate materials to ensure project completion on time and within budget. Identify concerns and escalation early for proper resolution

• Collaborate with other trades to meet project milestones

• Process RFIs, ASIs, and Change Orders in accordance with contracts

• Ensure all documentation is provided for project status using technology and outlined processes

• Maintain consistent communication with the GC, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams

• Track project status, risks, and action items using project management tools

• Provide strong field oversight with regular communication and onsite presence to ensure project compliance and quality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Proven experience managing HVAC projects in multifamily new construction, including large-scale/high-rise developments
• Strong knowledge of technology solutions used in the construction
• Strong knowledge of HVAC installation processes, sequencing, and coordination with other trades
• Proficient in field layout tools and technologies used for HVAC installation, coordination, and project execution
• Strong track record of collaborating effectively with General Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, RFIs, ASIs, and change orders from start to finish
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently makes substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Frequently moves and raises materials weighing up to 20 pounds.