HVAC Project Manager - Retail Construction

Turner & Townsend; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to oversee retail construction projects in Seattle. The role requires managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance with building codes, and leading end-to-end project delivery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, along with strong communication and management skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains.
• Analyze and manage critical milestone activities.
• Ensure effective project governance and processes.
• Lead end‑to‑end HVAC project delivery.
• Manage installation and optimization of HVAC systems.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and standards.

Skills

Strong organizational and management skills

Effective presentation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

HVAC Project Manager – Retail Construction

Company

Turner & Townsend

Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We deliver projects that transform real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, working in partnership to turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects.
• Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
• Ensure effective project governance, processes, and systems are utilized.
• Apply best practice on all projects.
• Produce formal project status reports and other reports as required.
• Monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure approved design standards are applied correctly.
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Facilitate flow of project information through regular meetings and written communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones and budget.
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commissioning criteria.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Respond rapidly to RFIs from the field.
• Provide cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Conduct independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Manage client relationships to develop excellent working ties and maximize new opportunities.
• Advise project teams on approaches that align client and business objectives (strategic thinking).
• Document key information and learnings from each project (knowledge management).
• Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes (process improvement).
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end‑to‑end HVAC project delivery for retail and corporate environments, including planning, scheduling, scoping, and coordinating field activities.

HVAC System Oversight

• Manage installation, upgrades, commissioning, and optimization of HVAC systems to meet stringent performance, comfort, and energy‑efficiency requirements.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Oversee mechanical contractors, engineers, and service partners; review proposals, negotiate scopes, validate work quality, and ensure adherence to project specifications.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with facilities, real‑estate, construction, retail operations and environmental health & safety teams to ensure HVAC solutions meet operational needs.

Schedule Management

• Maintain detailed project schedules and milestones, ensuring deliverables are met on time while proactively identifying and resolving delays.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all HVAC work complies with local building codes, safety regulations, sustainability standards and internal design guidelines.

Quality Assurance & Site Review

• Conduct site visits to verify installation quality, system performance and adherence to engineering specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Strong organizational and management skills – collaborate effectively with the broader team.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore and construction project management tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Salary

Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 per year.

Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services

Job Function

Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. The company celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role does not involve any recruitment fee and candidates should not be asked to pay any fee for the recruitment process. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Contact

Website: www.turnerandtownsend.com