HVAC Project Manager, Service

Riddle Recruitment; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Client in Southern California is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Service Division to lead service projects from start to finish and travel to site locations. You will build strong client relationships and manage budgets, timelines, and scope with a company vehicle provided.

The role demands hands-on leadership, coordination with field teams and subcontractors, and a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery across diverse healthcare, entertainment, and government

Qualifications

• Project management experience in mechanical, HVAC, construction, service, or related industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret project specifications, drawings, and scopes of work.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage manpower planning and resource allocation for service projects.
• Conduct site walks and evaluate project requirements at customer locations.
• Partner with internal support teams to develop project scopes, labor estimates, and pricing for proposals.
• Develop and maintain detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for project execution.
• Oversee project documentation, including: Schedules, Change orders, Project start-up and close-out packages, O&M manuals, Warranty documentation.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, contracts, and scope execution.
• Perform jobsite audits, quality control inspections, and other project-specific responsibilities as required.
• Collaborate with Account Executives, Technicians, Clients, and Service Operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Partnerwith internaldepartments, including: Major Construction, Controls, Insulation Technologies, Retrofit, Plumbing, Other specialty groups.
• Manage triple constraints of the project (time, cost, scope).
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing service accounts.
• Utilize and become proficient in company software systems and operational platforms.
• Lead project meetings with professionalism, clarity, and effective communication.
• Maintain and strengthen customer satisfaction while upholding a reputation of excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Our confidential client is one of California's largest full-service mechanical contractors, serving healthcare, entertainment, laboratory, hospitality, commercial office, and government/education clients throughout Southern California. With 40+ years of experience and 100% employee ownership, they bring a collaborative, invested approach to every project and are recognized as one of the most trusted names in the field.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experiencedProject Managerto join our growing Service Division. This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is passionate about delivering successful projects from start to finish. This position is client-facing and requires travel to project sites - company vehicle provided.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and financial performance of service-related projects. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Manage manpower planning and resource allocation for service projects.

Conduct site walks and evaluate project requirements at customer locations.

Partner with internal support teams to develop project scopes, labor estimates, and pricing for proposals.

Develop and maintain detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for project execution.

Oversee project documentation, including:

• Schedules
• Change orders
• Project start-up and close-out packages
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Warranty documentation

Manage subcontractor relationships, contracts, and scope execution.

Perform jobsite audits, quality control inspections, and other project-specific responsibilities as required.

Collaborate with Account Executives, Technicians, Clients, and Service Operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Partnerwith internaldepartments, including:

• Major Construction
• Controls
• Insulation Technologies
• Retrofit
• Plumbing
• Other specialty groups

Manage triple constraints of the project (time, cost, scope).

Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing service accounts.

Utilize and become proficient in company software systems and operational platforms.

Lead project meetings with professionalism, clarity, and effective communication.

Maintain and strengthen customer satisfaction while upholding a reputation of excellence.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Project management experience within the mechanical, HVAC, construction, service, or related industry preferred.

Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation processes.

Ability to read and interpret project specifications, drawings, and scopes of work.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Experience managing subcontractors, clients, and cross-functional teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Salary Range:$80,000 – $125,000 annually