Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC)

CyberCoders, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking an HVAC design/PM to lead projects from pre-construction to commissioning. You will guide cross‑functional teams, ensure code compliance, and deliver on-time, within-budget HVAC solutions while nurturing client relationships.

The role emphasizes design-to-construction execution, collaboration, and ongoing improvement in a mostly remote setting along Colorado's Front Range. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HVAC design and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; PE preferred; EIT/FE acceptable if PE not held.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; experience with Revit MEP, BIM workflows, and CD production.
• Hands-on HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, duct/piping design, and controls integration.
• Familiarity with energy modeling tools and performance analysis.
• Experience in pre-construction services, cost estimating, constructability reviews, and value engineering.
• Strong project management skills: scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing abilities.
• Working knowledge of building codes and commissioning practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC project execution from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Produce and review mechanical design and construction documents for code compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical/MEP disciplines, contractors, and owner reps.
• Develop schedules, manage budgets, track performance, and report status to clients and leadership.
• Prepare and review HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, system schematics, and control strategies; oversee energy modeling as required.
• Lead constructability reviews and provide cost input during pre-construction to optimize design and value engineering.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, site observations, punch lists; ensure timely resolution of field issues and QA.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and designers; coordinate external consultants and specialty contractors.
• Ensure adherence to safety, sustainability, and QA processes; support commissioning and system start-up.
• Maintain proactive client communication and pursue opportunities for additional work.

Skills

communication

leadership

client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license preferred

EIT/FE acceptable

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

BIM workflows

CD production

Job description

Overview

In this role you lead HVAC-focused mechanical projects from pre-construction to commissioning, blending engineering expertise with strong project management. You'll work with cross-functional teams to deliver code-compliant, on-time, on-budget HVAC solutions, while maintaining client relationships and guiding field activities. This position emphasizes design-to-construction execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, mostly remote setting along Colorado's Front Range.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC projects through all phases: pre-construction, design development, construction documentation, bidding, construction administration, commissioning
• Produce and review mechanical design and construction documents for code compliance and alignment with project specs
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, electrical/MEP disciplines, contractors, and owner reps to resolve issues
• Develop project schedules, manage budgets, track performance, and report status to clients and leadership
• Prepare and review HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, system schematics, and control strategies; oversee energy modeling as required
• Lead constructability reviews and provide cost input during pre-construction to optimize design and value engineering
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, site observations, punch lists; ensure timely resolution of field issues and QA
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and designers; coordinate external consultants and specialty contractors
• Ensure adherence to safety, sustainability, and QA processes; support commissioning and system start-up
• Maintain proactive client communication and pursue opportunities for additional work

Key requirements

• 4+ years of HVAC design and project management experience
• Bachelor level mechanical engineering; PE preferred; EIT/FE acceptable if PE not held
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; experience with Revit MEP, BIM workflows, and CD production
• Hands‑on HVAC load calculations, equipment selection, duct/piping design, and controls integration
• Familiarity with energy modeling tools and performance analysis
• Experience in pre-construction services, cost estimating, constructability reviews, and value engineering
• Strong project management skills: scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, risk management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing abilities
• Working knowledge of building codes and commissioning practices

• communication
• leadership
• client-facing
• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP
• BIM workflows