Mechanical Project Manager
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site / Field-Based
Compensation: $130k-$160k + Performance Bonus
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Company-provided phone and laptop
- Ongoing technical and leadership development
- Long-term advancement opportunities within a growing mechanical contractor
Tiello has partnered with a growing commercial mechanical contractor in the Dallas-Fort Worth market seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee commercial HVAC projects from preconstruction and turnover through final completion.
The Project Manager will be responsible for project financials, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, change management, field execution, and customer relationships, working closely with Superintendents and company leadership to deliver profitable, high-quality projects.
Position Overview
The Mechanical Project Manager will take ownership of assigned commercial HVAC projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
This individual will manage projects from initial handoff through closeout, maintaining accountability for budget, schedule, scope, manpower coordination, procurement, change orders, billing, and overall project profitability.
The ideal candidate isn`t simply an administrator. We`re looking for someone who understands mechanical construction, can communicate effectively with field teams, recognizes project risks early, and knows how to protect both the customer relationship and the company`s bottom line.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial HVAC and mechanical projects from turnover through final closeout
- Review contracts, plans, specifications, estimates, scopes, and project requirements
- Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost projections
- Monitor job costs, labor performance, committed costs, and overall project profitability
- Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel
- Manage equipment and material procurement to support project schedules
- Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, owners, engineers, and other trades
- Prepare, price, negotiate, and track change orders
- Manage RFIs, submittals, equipment releases, procurement logs, and project documentation
- Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, and potential project risks
- Participate in project kickoff, coordination, progress, and closeout meetings
- Review labor requirements and assist field leadership with manpower planning
- Manage monthly billing, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Track project milestones and proactively address schedule challenges
- Maintain strong customer relationships throughout the life of the project
- Support startup, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout activities
- Ensure projects meet company expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
Project Financial Management
The Project Manager will have significant responsibility for the financial health of assigned projects, including:
- Project budgeting
- Cost forecastingLabor tracking and productivity
- Equipment and material costs
- Subcontractor commitments
- Change‑order management
- Monthly billing
- Cost-to-complete projections
- Margin protection
- Cash‑flow awareness
- Project closeout
Candidates should be comfortable identifying financial risks early and taking action before those risks become significant project losses.
Technical Experience
Projects may involve systems including:
- Commercial HVAC systems
- VRF / VRV systems
- Refrigerant piping
- Air distribution systems
- Ductwork
- Rooftop equipment
- Air handling units
- Hydronic systems
- Mechanical piping
- Controls and BAS integration
- Associated electrical and mechanical infrastructure
Direct experience with every system is not required.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC or mechanical construction experience
- Previous Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or equivalent experience managing mechanical projects
- Strong understanding of commercial HVAC construction
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Experience managing project budgets and job costs
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and project closeout
- Strong understanding of field operations and construction sequencing
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to build productive relationships with field personnel, customers, GCs, subcontractors, and vendors
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing large commercial HVAC projects
- VRF/VRV project experience highly preferred
- Experience with Mitsubishi, Daikin, LG, Samsung, or similar VRF platforms
- Mechanical piping and/or plumbing experience
- Design‑build mechanical construction experience
- Previous field experience within HVAC or mechanical construction
- Experience working for a commercial mechanical contractor
- Bachelor`s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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