HVAC Project Manager: Profit‑Driven Project Leader

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC projects from turnover through closeout. You will own project budgets, forecasts, WIP, manpower planning, scheduling, procurement, changes, and overall execution.

The role requires strong ability to anticipate issues, manage risk, and collaborate with field leadership to drive profitable project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial HVAC experience, in PM/coord or related roles.
• Experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of budgets, forecasting, WIP, change orders, RFIs, and billing.
• Ability to read HVAC drawings and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial HVAC projects from turnover through closeout.
• Review scope, contracts, drawings, budgets, schedules, and equipment needs.
• Develop and maintain project financial forecasts and cost-to-complete.
• Monitor WIP, job-cost performance, and variances with corrective actions.
• Coordinate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Lead schedules and manpower planning with field leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budget forecasting

Scheduling

Communication

Vendor coordination

Tools

Sage 100

Excel

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC projects from turnover through closeout. You will own project budgets, forecasts, WIP, manpower planning, scheduling, procurement, changes, and overall execution.

The role requires strong ability to anticipate issues, manage risk, and collaborate with field leadership to drive profitable project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.