HVAC Project Manager

INLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO program

Professional training & development opportunities

Job summary

INLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES is seeking an HVAC Project Manager in Corona, CA to oversee projects from inception to completion. This role requires managing timelines, contractor communication, and ensuring projects remain on budget. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction and supervision, along with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Key benefits include employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, and professional training opportunities. Commitment to diversity is central to our hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and contractor communication.
• Ensure safety requirements and quality control standards are met.
• Accurately report hours worked and job-related costs.

Skills

Project management

Team motivation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

The HVACProject Manager is responsible for developing and defining the scope of work for each project. This role will manage the project timeline, contractor communication, and track key performance indicators. The project manager will ensure the project remains on time and within budget. This role will motivate team members to ensure the individual and team goals are met. This role will act as a liaison between the project team and upper-level management, preparing and presenting progress reports to ensure the project is aligned with organizational goals.

Performance Objectives

• Plan and organize work to maximize crew productivity by deploying delay‑free production practices
• Prepare LookAhead schedules to maximize equipment utilization, ensuring availability, and operational effectiveness
• Understand full Scope of Work (SOW) and specifications of the project assigned: Estimate, Labor‑hour budget, and production rates; communicating plan details to Management Team
• Ensure all safety requirements are being met throughout the project, and review as needed with Safety Manager
• Perform quality control checkpoint to ensure high QC/QA requirements and standards are met
• Coordinate labor and materials to be onsite in alignment with established LookAhead schedule
• Manage 60‑80 projects a year
• Manage progress and make adjustments as needed
• Ensure all activities are completed according to the agreed upon plan and specifications
• Manage an organized work area, jobsite, while ensuring all branded vehicles and equipment is maintained in a neat, clean, and organized manner
• Accurately report to supervisor hours worked, production, plan discrepancies, and completed quantities
• Submit weekly production hours, plan discrepancies, and move forward strategy for teams under management
• Maintain professional relationships with owner, engineers, and worksite team members
• Verify and Code all receipts, tickets, and invoices weekly to accurately account for all job‑related costs; assist with monthly billing through report & review of completed quantities
• Submit daily “Wins”, report tasks, daily activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role, but are not necessarily all inclusive
• Proven ability to motivate, inspire, and coach team members
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving, and process improvement
• Experience successfully maintaining a positive attitude while working in a team environment with competing priorities
• Ability to thrive in an environment of change and growth
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organization and administrative skills
• Ability to think individually as well as collaboratively when approaching job responsibilities

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required; with equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of construction experience (Required)
• Minimum 3 years supervisor experience (Required)
• Valid driver’s license, with clean driving record

Benefits

• Multiple Coverage Plan Options
• $10,000 Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Program
• Professional Training & Development Opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach, talk, hear, climb, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Requires ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Position may require travel to and from field sites to monitor the status of multiple projects

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Inland Mechanical Services Inc. recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

Corona, CA 92882