Project Manager - HVAC & Mechanical Delivery Lead

Southland Mechanical; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development andMentorship

Career advancement across nationwide B

Job summary

Modigent is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC, plumbing, and controls projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating field teams, vendors, and clients to deliver on-time, on-budget results with a strong safety and quality focus.

You will work with operations leadership to identify risks and opportunities, track budgets, and drive profitability while building long-term relationships across our nationwide operating companies.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial HVAC/mechanical construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience with HVAC knowledge considered.
• Certifications such as PMP, LEED, OSHA 30-hour or related trade certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; ability to travel regionally/nationally as needed.
• Hybrid office and active construction-site environment; rigorous safety adherence expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle: planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, change orders, and closeout for HVAC/mechanical projects.
• Review bid documents and drawings early to identify issues, risks, omissions, and value engineering opportunities; develop workable solutions.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, and operations to create realistic schedules, budgets, and project plans.
• Track budgets, costs, labor productivity, variances, and forecasts; implement corrective actions to protect profitability.
• Promote open communication among teams, clients, architects, engineers, subs, and internal departments to ensure alignment.
• Organize coordination meetings, site walks, and progress reviews; document scope changes, decisions, costs, and communications.

Skills

Advanced project management

Leadership & mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Contract/blueprints reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Modigent is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC, plumbing, and controls projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating field teams, vendors, and clients to deliver on-time, on-budget results with a strong safety and quality focus.

You will work with operations leadership to identify risks and opportunities, track budgets, and drive profitability while building long-term relationships across our nationwide operating companies.