Project Manager - HVAC

Chris Baily; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Credit card for expenses

Retirement match

Medical benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kelair Inc. is seeking a high-caliber HVAC Project Manager to oversee commercial projects from inception to completion in the tri-state area, bridging field crews, design engineers, architects, and general contractors.

You will ensure budgets, schedules, and technical quality align with the Kelair standard of excellence. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in high-level HVAC project management, deep technical knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial HVAC project management experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical and written/oral communication skills.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification and NYC SST card required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project kick-off meetings and act as primary liaison among GCs, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor labor, material, and subcontractor costs against budgets and draft profitable change orders.
• Track submittals, shop drawings, permits, and long-lead equipment deliveries to keep schedules on track.
• Review MEP documents to identify value engineering opportunities and optimize project margins.
• Supervise and coordinate field personnel and subcontractors to ensure code compliance and quality on-site.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure OSHA/ DOB compliance at all job sites.

Skills

HVAC project management

Contract management

Communication

Safety compliance

Leadership

Tools

BuildOps

Job description

Job Description Company Overview:Kelair Inc. is an established, rapidly growing HVAC company with an elite commercial presence throughout the tri-state area. For over 30 years (Founded in 1994), we have served the five boroughs, Westchester County, and Long Island. We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable, reliable, and deeply responsive to our customers’ needs. Our hundreds of clients have come to trust “ The Kelair Promise” and our commitment to providing prompt, elite service. When you join Kelair, you are backed by an industry leading field crew - our field techs average over 20 years of hands on experience, resulting in fewer installation headaches, smoother workflows, and projects executed right the first time

Job Type: Full-time. In personLocation: Tri-state area (Primarily NYC)

We are seeking a high-caliber HVAC Project Manager to oversee commercial projects from inception to completion. In this role, you will be the critical link bridging our experienced field crews, design engineers, architects, and general contractors. The ideal candidate pairs deep technical HVAC knowledge with rigorous financial oversight and sharp communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Liaison: Lead project kick-off meetings and serve as the primary point of contact between GCs, Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors to resolve technical matters during negotiation and contract execution.
• Financial & Change Order Control: Monitor labor, material, and subcontractor costs against budgets. Proactively identify project deviations to draft, negotiate, and execute profitable change orders.
• Logistics & Scheduling: Manage fast-paced construction schedules by tracking submittals, shop drawings, and permits. Coordinate long-lead equipment deliveries, crane rentals, and rigging logistics.
• Value Engineering: Review MEP documents to establish exact scope while identifying value engineering opportunities to optimize project margins.
• Field Supervision: Supervise, coordinate, and support the activities of assigned field personnel and subcontractors on-site to ensure strict code compliance and quality control.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure all job sites, field crews, and subcontractors comply with OSHA regulations, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) safety mandates, and company safety policies.

Job Requirements :

• Work Experience: 10+ years
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial HVAC systems
• Core Competencies: Elite organizational, analytical, and written/oral communication skills. Proven ability to display initiative, manage project scope creep, and maintain a sharp eye for technical details.
• Experience with Buildops software is a plus
• Safety & Compliance: OSHA Certification: Valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Safety & Compliance: SST Certification: Active 40-Hour NYC DOB Site Safety Training (SST) Card required for NYC job site access.
• Safety & Compliance: Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean driving history for company vehicle operation.

What is in it for the Job Seeker?

• Salary Range: $100-130k
• Retirement: 401k (Roth & Traditional) - what else?
• Company Perks: Company Vehicle & Credit Card. Retirement MatchHealth: Medical BenefitsTime Off: Paid Holidays & PTOGrowth: Career Development opportunities