Mechanical HVAC Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Relocation assistance

Profit-sharing

100% medical coverage

Job summary

Actalent in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Mechanical Project Manager on PM trajectory to lead major HVAC and infrastructure programs. The role emphasizes ownership, field execution, and collaboration across teams.

You will drive budgets, schedules, and procurement while maintaining client satisfaction on large commercial/industrial projects in a highly collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Experience from a mechanical subcontractor environment and understanding of field execution.
• Familiarity with project financials including budgets, forecasting, and change orders.
• Experience delivering complex HVAC/mechanical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC and mechanical construction scopes from planning through closeout.
• Support budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Drive change-order strategy and execution.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field leadership, and project teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, and equipment buyout.
• Support project schedules and execution strategy.
• Build strong relationships with superintendents, foremen, and craft labor.
• Help maintain project profitability and client satisfaction.

Skills

HVAC construction

Mechanical piping

Chilled water systems

Central plants

Mechanical infrastructure

Major equipment installations

Design-build construction

Large commercial/industrial projects

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC Construction)

Relocation Assistance Available | Employee-Owned Company | Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects

What if your next project wasn't just another HVAC job? Imagine stepping into a role where you help lead some of the most visible mechanical construction projects in Southern California while building long-term wealth through employee ownership.

We're partnering with a nationally recognized mechanical construction organization seeking a Mechanical Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Senior Project Engineer on a PM trajectory to support major HVAC and infrastructure programs.

Why People Pursue This Opportunity

• Employee ownership (ESOP)
• Long-term project backlog
• Executive leadership visibility
• Large, complex HVAC and mechanical systems
• Clear path for career growth
• Collaborative, field-driven culture
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in delivering major mechanical construction projects from planning through closeout.

• Managing HVAC and mechanical construction scopes
• Supporting budgets, forecasting, and cost control
• Driving change-order strategy and execution
• Coordinating subcontractors, field leadership, and project teams
• Managing RFIs, submittals, procurement, and equipment buyout
• Supporting project schedules and execution strategy
• Building strong relationships with superintendents, foremen, and craft labor
• Helping maintain project profitability and client satisfaction

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The strongest candidates typically come from a mechanical subcontractor environment and understand how contractor-side projects are actually executed in the field.

We’re Especially Interested In Professionals Who Have Experience With

• HVAC construction
• Mechanical piping
• Chilled water systems
• Central plants
• Mechanical infrastructure
• Major equipment installations
• Design-build construction
• Large commercial or industrial projects

Experience in airport, healthcare, mission-critical, utility, or similar technically complex environments is highly valued.

Who We’re Looking For

You May Currently Be

• Mechanical Project Manager
• Assistant Project Manager
• Senior Project Engineer
• Project Engineer functioning at a PM level

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Direct mechanical subcontractor experience
• Strong field credibility
• Experience with project financials, budgets, forecasting, or change orders
• Exposure to procurement and equipment buyout
• A collaborative leadership style
• A desire to own larger scopes and bigger projects

Relocation

Not located in Southern California?

Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

The company is open to speaking with professionals relocating from other regions who bring strong mechanical construction experience and a proven track record of project execution.

Culture

This Team Values

• Ownership
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Humility
• Strong field relationships

This is not an environment for high-ego management styles. The most successful leaders are respected by both field teams and executive leadership because they know how to build relationships, solve problems, and deliver results.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates often come from leading mechanical contractors and HVAC construction organizations with experience delivering complex project scopes and owning real project outcomes.

If you’ve built your career on the contractor side of mechanical construction and are looking for your next move, we’d love to talk.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles,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.

Murray Company offers a comprehensive benefits package anchored by a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and profit-sharing.

• Key perks for Southern California employees include 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee, subsidized family health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 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 Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.