HVAC Project Manager — Lead $5M+ Builds On-Site

The Hill Group; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hill Group is seeking a Project Manager for Hill Mechanical Corporation to coordinate construction projects from start to finish. You will liaise with customers, owners, and authorities, manage multi-million dollar programs, and develop safety plans and JHA's.

The role requires strong leadership, on-site presence, and ability to negotiate with vendors while maintaining project metrics and schedules. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 7–10

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related major is required.
• 7–10 years minimum experience working for a mechanical contractor.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in Bluebeam a plus; experience in Penta and OnBase a plus.
• OSHA 30 Hour Card required; other safety certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ranging to $5M, or multiple projects totaling that value with little oversight.
• Identify value engineering and fabrication opportunities; present Customer with alternative options.
• Estimate/bid projects; analyze project document requirements, vendor offers and Hill project requirements; negotiate with key vendors for competitive pricing.
• Promote other Hill disciplines to be project partners.
• Create site-specific safety plans and JHA’s.
• Have an on-site presence at the project site and understand all project scopes.
• Manage the construction schedule and monitor deliverables; adjust subcontractor schedules and communicate changes.
• Understand field work orders, RFI’s, pay applications, change orders, submittals; negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Understand project requirements such as OCIP/CCIP, tax exemptions, workforce and contract diversity goals, certified payrolls.
• Develop and implement MBE/WBE/DBE work plans with strategic partners.
• Complete monthly forecasting of projects; monitor project metrics and labor metrics; understand collective bargaining agreements.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Construction Management / Mechanical Engineering Technology or related major

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Penta

OnBase

Job description

The Hill Group is seeking a Project Manager for Hill Mechanical Corporation to coordinate construction projects from start to finish. You will liaise with customers, owners, and authorities, manage multi-million dollar programs, and develop safety plans and JHA's.

The role requires strong leadership, on-site presence, and ability to negotiate with vendors while maintaining project metrics and schedules. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 7–10