HVAC Project Manager

GH Engage; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage in Phoenix seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role blends operational leadership with client-facing responsibilities, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and profitability across assigned work.

You will oversee field activities, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Accounting, Construction, and Service teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC construction project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• MBA or Master’s degree and/or PE license is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to generate new business opportunities.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project operations including scheduling, budgeting, and scope control.
• Own field activities and ensure efficient execution of all mechanical trade work.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Procurement, Accounting, Construction, and Service teams.
• Lead preconstruction efforts such as estimates, design reviews, and client presentations.
• Manage project finances: budgets, costs, and profitability alignment.
• Prepare critical documentation: proposals, change orders, contracts.

Skills

HVAC construction

Client relations

Budget management

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and support mechanicalconstruction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role combines operationalleadership with client-facing responsibilities, ensuring successful execution of all aspects ofassigned work while upholding high standards of quality, safety, and profitability.The Project Manager will serve as a key point of contact both internally and externally,driving coordination across departments and maintaining accountability for outcomes

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and scopecontrol.
• Take ownership of field activities and ensure efficient execution of all mechanicaltrade work.
• Collaborate across internal departments—Engineering, Procurement, Accounting,Construction, and Service—to facilitate smooth project delivery.
• Lead preconstruction efforts such as estimates, design reviews, proposal development,and client presentations.
• Manage project finances: develop budgets, monitor costs, and ensure alignment withcontract terms and profitability targets.
• Prepare critical documentation (e.g., proposals, change orders, contracts, strategicmemos) to support legal and business processes.
• Keep projects on track by closely managing timelines and proactively resolvingissues.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industryprofessionals to promote a positive brand image and support future businessdevelopment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing HVAC construction projects, or equivalentbackground in estimating, design, and project delivery for jobs ranging from $50K to$25M+.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management ispreferred but not mandatory.
• Advanced education (MBA or Master’s degree) and/or a current ProfessionalEngineer (PE) license is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to generate new business opportunities and foster long-term clientrelationships.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills with the ability tomanage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.