Mechanical HVAC Project Manager

Actalent; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical for employee

ESOP ownership

Vehicle allowance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical HVAC Project Manager in Cypress, CA to lead and coordinate HVAC/mechanical construction for complex programs, including airport-type projects. The role requires strong field execution, budgeting, procurement, change orders, and coordination with field leaders and subcontractors.

The position is fully onsite in Cypress with a salary range reflecting experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and ESOP ownership.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with turnkey HVAC/mechanical subcontractor delivery.
• Understanding contractor-side mechanical construction delivery including field execution, procurement, scheduling and change orders.
• Ability to read contract drawings and specifications.
• Strong field orientation with superintendents, foremen and construction teams.
• Proficient in scheduling, cost tracking, and related software (Autodesk Build/ACC Build, Navisworks, Revit, Bluebeam).
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license for travel to multiple project locations.

Responsibilities

• Own or support delivery of HVAC/mechanical construction scopes.
• Support project financials, budgets, forecasting, procurement, and change orders.
• Coordinate with field leadership, foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive project execution, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Support multiple active infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Participate in project buyout, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and owner coordination.

Skills

Turnkey HVAC experience

Field execution

Project finance basics

Scheduling & coordination

RFI & submittals

Drawings & specs reading

MS Word & Excel

Driver's license

Tools

Autodesk Build/ACC Build

Navisworks

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical HVAC Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical HVAC Project Manager or PM-track candidate with direct experience in delivering mechanical construction projects for an HVAC/mechanical subcontractor. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of contractor-side project execution, field coordination, budgets, procurement, change orders, and project financial ownership. This position supports airport and complex HVAC mechanical construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Own or support the delivery of HVAC/mechanical construction scopes.
• Support project financials, budgets, forecasting, procurement, and change orders.
• Coordinate with field leadership, foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive project execution, schedule management, and risk mitigation.
• Support multiple active infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Participate in project buyout, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and owner coordination.

Essential Skills

• Direct experience working for a turnkey HVAC/mechanical subcontractor.
• Understanding of contractor-side mechanical construction delivery, including field execution, equipment buyout, procurement, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, change orders, labor coordination, and project financials.
• Strong field orientation and ability to work directly with superintendents, foremen, and construction teams.
• Experience supporting or leading commercial, healthcare, infrastructure, airport, mission-critical, central plant, industrial, higher-education, utility, or large mechanical construction projects.
• Proficient at reading contract drawings and specifications.
• Above average computer skills, including Word and Excel. Ability to utilize scheduling, cost, and other software programs (Autodesk Build/ACC Build, Navisworks, Revit, Bluebeam).
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing due to required travel to and from multiple project locations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing Central Utility Plants (CUP) or similar mechanical infrastructure environments strongly preferred.
• Mission-critical HVAC infrastructure experience.
• Experience with airport and healthcare projects.
• Design-build mechanical construction experience.
• Experience in union environments.

Work Environment

The position involves a field and project-office hybrid environment, requiring regular travel between active airport project locations. The primary project location is LAWA/LAX project sites across multiple terminals, with a corporate/account location in Cypress, California. The role is salaried, with compensation dependent on experience. A vehicle allowance and gas card are provided. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The team structure includes an Acting PX, 4 PMs, 5 PEs, Superintendents, and GFs. The company culture is collaborative and field-driven, offering a 100% ESOP (employee-owned) environment with strong ownership upside and significant HVAC mechanical scope ownership opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cypress, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

A more detailed breakdown of their offerings includes:

• 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee
• subsidized family health plans
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• matched 401(k)
• Retirement & Ownership: The company is fully employee-owned through its ESOP. All active employees participate in this stock retirement plan, supplemented by a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Healthcare: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance. The employer covers 100% of the employee's medical premiums, while family members are covered at up to two-thirds paid by the company.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability options.
• Career Development: Ongoing leadership development programs, technical certifications, and a commitment to promoting from within.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cypress,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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