HVAC Quality Assurance Project Manager

Budderfly; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Budderfly is seeking an HVAC Quality Assurance Project Manager to lead multiple TAB/commissioning projects in a fast-growing energy management environment. This role focuses on coordinating field crews, reviewing drawings and submittals, and ensuring adherence to Budderfly standards while managing scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HVAC installations, strong mechanical systems knowledge, and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC installations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including air balancing, duct design, VAV systems, hydronic, and controls.
• Certification through NEBB, AABC, or TABB preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or related field.
• Project Management Certification and/or PMI Certification preferred but not required.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently with complex inter-dependencies.
• Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
• Extensive organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Flexible hours with weekend/late-night work.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages multiple Test and Balance projects of varying size and complexity.
• Oversee TAB and Commissioning field crews to ensure adherence to procedures and accuracy in testing.
• Review test balancing and commissioning reports with engineering teams to address site issues.
• Communicate updates and recommendations to customers and executives.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and costs with proper verification techniques.
• Review contractor invoices and ensure supporting information is provided.

Skills

HVAC installations

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saving the World! Help Wanted…

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025.

We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of HVAC Quality Assurance Project Manager. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing various projects within a technical operational environment.

Why this Role is Important:

The role of Project Manager plays a pivotal role ensuring a successfulexecution of projects, maintains relationships with third-party vendors, and meets client needs while delivering results.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manages multiple Test and Balance projects of varying size and complexity.
• Oversee TAB and Commissioning field crews to ensure adherence to procedures and accuracy in testing
• Request and review mechanical drawings, HVAC submittals, and specifications to assist teams with areas of focus
• Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/vendors
• Participates in contractor meetings for project planning and scheduling
• Manage change to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Review test air balancing and commissioning reports with our engineering team and contractors to develop a scope of work addressing site issues or deficiencies
• Communicate directly with customers, project engagement managers and executive teams to provide updates of findings and recommendations
• Manages project associated with approved recommended solutions
• Handles customer escalations and ensures timely resolution.
• Offers remote support to vendors/contractors during TAB and Commissioning
• Reviews surveys to ensure accuracy and quality of work align with Budderfly standards
• Holds contractors accountable for any communication, coordination, or installation issues, including completion of punch list items
• Performs the job close out process, ensuring all documentation is filed appropriately and post surveys have been uploaded and approved by all necessary parties
• Responsible for managing the financial execution of assigned projects to budget
• Review contractor invoices to ensure accuracy and all necessary supporting information has been provided.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Desired Characteristics:

• Broad understanding of project management and operational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Must possess highly developed interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to multi-task and provide excellent customer service.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC installations
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including air balancing, duct design, VAV systems, hydronic, and controls.
• Certification through NEBB, AABC, or TABB preferred
• Bachelor ‘s Degree in Business, Economics, or other related field of study.
• Project Management Certification and/or Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification preferred but not required.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently with complex inter-dependencies.
• Experience in Energy space helpful but not required.
• Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
• Extensive organizational and time-management skills to be able to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Flexible hours are required as field crews’ schedules will vary and include some weekend and late-night work.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Compensation

$85,000—$100,000 USD

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career web page as a result of your disability