Project Manager Commercial HVAC

Airco Service Company; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

Airco Service Company, based in Troy, Illinois, is looking for a hands-on Project Manager / Estimator for Commercial HVAC. You will manage all aspects of project execution, from estimating and bidding to project closeout. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in HVAC systems and a strong background in managing commercial projects. A supportive team culture, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement, are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial HVAC estimating, project management, or a combined PM/Estimator role.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, construction documents, and mechanical scopes.
• Ability to read plans/specs, perform takeoffs, build budgets, and manage awarded work.

Responsibilities

• Lead awarded projects from handoff through closeout.
• Manage budgets, procurement, schedules, and submittals.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and project partners.

Skills

Commercial HVAC estimating

Project management

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Mechanical degree or equivalent field experience

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Benefits:

Opportunities to attend trade events

Company with strong regional reputation

Professional training & development

Supportive, high-performing team culture

Exposure to multi-million-dollar projects

Career growth in PE-backed platform

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Competitive base + performance commission

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $95,000–$125,000, depending on experience and ability to both win and run work

Comprehensive benefits package

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Phone and laptop provided

Job Summary

Airco MEP, a leading commercial HVAC contractor based in Troy, Illinois, is seeking a hands‑on Project Manager / Estimator – Commercial HVAC to help support the next chapter of growth for the business.

This is a key role for someone who can operate across both preconstruction and project execution. The right candidate will be comfortable estimating commercial HVAC work, helping win profitable projects, and then managing those projects from kickoff through closeout.

Position Summary

We are looking for a commercially minded HVAC professional who can wear two important hats.

First, this person will estimate commercial HVAC projects by reviewing plans and specifications, performing takeoffs, building budgets, soliciting vendor and subcontractor pricing, identifying scope gaps, and helping position Airco MEP to win profitable work.

Second, once projects are awarded, this person will manage projects from handoff through closeout, including schedules, submittals, procurement, RFIs, change orders, field coordination, billing support, and customer communication.

What You’ll Do

Estimating / Preconstruction

Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and addenda for commercial HVAC projects

Perform quantity takeoffs and develop complete estimates for labor, material, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs

Solicit and level vendor and subcontractor pricing

Identify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, constructability risks, and schedule impacts before bid submission

Prepare proposals, bid summaries, and pricing recommendations

Participate in job walks, customer meetings, and pre‑bid discussions as needed

Help determine which opportunities fit Airco MEP’s capabilities, risk profile, and margin expectations

Project Management

Lead awarded projects from handoff through closeout

Manage budgets, buyout, procurement, schedules, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress documentation

Coordinate with field leadership, labor, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, owners, and internal stakeholders

Track job cost, labor productivity, committed cost, and forecasting against estimate and margin targets

Support billing, collections, and project financial reviews

Maintain strong communication with customers and project partners to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and issue resolution

Drive project closeout, including punch list completion, as‑builts, warranty turnover, and lessons learned

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of relevant experience in commercial HVAC estimating, project management, or a combined PM/Estimator role

Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, construction documents, mechanical scopes, and field execution

Experience pricing and managing commercial projects such as tenant improvements, light industrial, institutional, municipal, healthcare, education, or similar facilities

Ability to read plans/specs, perform takeoffs, build budgets, and manage awarded work with limited oversight

Strong grasp of submittals, RFIs, procurement, scheduling, job cost tracking, billing, and change order management

Strong communication skills with customers, GCs, field teams, and company leadership

Proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and standard project management/document control tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with design‑build, negotiated, and plan/spec commercial HVAC work

Familiarity with labor coordination and working alongside field foremen/superintendents

Existing relationships in the Metro East / Greater St. Louis commercial construction market

Mechanical degree, construction management background, trade background, or equivalent field experience

Work Environment / Location

On‑site role based in Troy, Illinois

Local travel to project sites, customer meetings, and job walks across the Metro East / Greater St. Louis market

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with additional time as project demands require.