HVAC Project Manager-Government Specialist

K Komfort Heating & Cooling; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth-oriented work culture

Job summary

K Komfort Heating & Cooling seeks an HVAC Project Manager-Government Specialist to lead mechanical construction from handoff to closeout. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, field operations, and client communications to deliver on time and on budget for federal projects.

The role requires familiarity with Davis-Bacon acts, plan/spec projects, and strong leadership to guide junior PMs and interface with owners and government representatives.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of construction PM experience in HVAC, mechanical, or related trades, including federal government projects.
• Experience managing projects in the $500K–$5M+ range.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts (plan/spec).
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon and Related Federal Acts and public sector projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with BuildOps, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC construction projects from pre-construction handoff through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans.
• Coordinate with internal engineering and design teams on design-build and design-assist projects.
• Lead project kickoff and regular coordination meetings.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor progress and safety standards.
• Track costs, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Prepare and manage change orders.
• Coordinate field supervision and internal resources to support project execution.
• Ensure work complies with contracts, codes, and company standards.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Organize project folders and BuildOps usage.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, GC, architects, engineers, government officials.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, as-builts, and closeout documentation.
• Support inspections, testing, balancing, and commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Federal projects experience

Reading construction drawings

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

PMP or LEED certification

Tools

BuildOps

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Position: HVAC Project Manager-Government Specialist

Location: Crystal Lake, IL

Job Id: 621

# of Openings: 1

Position

HVAC Project Manager-Government Specialist

Location

Location may be flexible with our HQ based in Grafton, WI

Project Coverage

Nationwide

Job Type

Full-Time

Industry

HVAC / Mechanical Construction

About Us

We are a fast-growing HVAC contractor operating throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Florida, serving multi-family, commercial, K–12, municipal, hospitality, and other markets. Our company differentiates itself through strong project execution and internal engineering design capabilities, allowing us to successfully deliver design-build and design-assist projects.

With expansion plans across the Midwest and the Southeast, we are building a team of leaders who want to grow with the organization. We value professionals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset, take ownership of their work, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an HVAC Project Manager-Government Specialist to manage mechanical construction projects from handoff through closeout. This role is responsible for schedule coordination, cost control, field coordination, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget. Someone with a background working on federal projects or buildings owned by the national government, familiar with Davis-Bacon and Related Federal Acts, and proven experience managing plan spec jobs would be the ideal fit.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC construction projects from pre-construction handoff through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans.
• Coordinate with internal engineering and design teams on design-build and design-assist projects as needed.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and regular coordination meetings.
• Conduct periodic job site visits to monitor progress, verify installations comply with plans, and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Track job costs, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Prepare, price, and manage change orders.
• Coordinate field supervision and internal resources to support project execution.
• Ensure work complies with contract documents, mechanical codes, and company standards.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Organize and maintain project folders and operational Software (BuildOps).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, government representatives and government officials.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, as-builts, and closeout documentation.
• Support inspections, testing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
• Train and guide junior project managers.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of construction project management experience in HVAC, mechanical, or related trades, specifically including federal government project experience.
• Experience managing projects in the $500K–$5M+ range.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts, specifically including proven skill in plan/spec jobs.
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon and Related Federal Acts and experience with public sector and prevailing wage projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with construction management software (BuildOps, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical construction practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• PMP, LEED, or similar certifications is a plus.
• This role may be location-flexible with our HQ based in Grafton, WI.
• Supports projects nationwide.
• Regular visits to active construction sites.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer covered life/AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Coming in 2027: Employer provided Short-Term Disability Coverage.
• Growth-oriented work culture.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise,other than an “at will” relationship.