Project Manager - Commercial HVAC

UNITED MECHANICAL; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & V​

Retirement Plan (401k with 4% company

Flexible Time Off (FTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

UNITED MECHANICAL is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC and plumbing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

You will own project execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction while coordinating with engineering, field operations, purchasing, and other teams to build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects or significant project components from planning through completion.
• Experience coordinating project teams, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Experience managing project financial performance, procurement, contracts, or change management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction, engineering, estimating, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Execution: Manage assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful outcomes related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Own Project Financials: Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, change orders, and financial performance to support project profitability.
• Coordinate Project Teams: Partner with engineering, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to align resources, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Build Client Relationships: Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, manage expectations, resolve challenges, and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Support Preconstruction & Business Development: Participate in estimating, proposals, Design-Build coordination, value engineering, and project negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related field

Job description

As a Project Manager, you'll lead commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

In this role, you'll take ownership of project execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction while managing projects of varying size and complexity. Working closely with engineering, field operations, purchasing, and other internal teams, you'll coordinate resources, solve challenges, and build lasting client relationships.

What You'll Do

• Lead Project Execution: Manage assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful outcomes related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Own Project Financials: Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, change orders, and financial performance to support project profitability.
• Coordinate Project Teams: Partner with engineering, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to align resources, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Build Client Relationships: Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, manage expectations, resolve challenges, and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Support Preconstruction & Business Development: Participate in estimating, proposals, Design-Build coordination, value engineering, and project negotiations.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects or significant project components from planning through completion.
• Experience coordinating project teams, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Experience managing project financial performance, procurement, contracts, or change management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction, engineering, estimating, or project management.
• Experience independently managing commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Experience with Design-Build project delivery, estimating, and project financial management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction practices, systems, and Design-Build processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, cost forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and change management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve project challenges, and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams.

Why Join United Mechanical?

At United Mechanical, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and grow your career within a company that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Come build your career with us!

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with 4% company match)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO & Paid Holidays)

Compensation

$130,000-$168,000 Annual Salary

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