Project Manager - Mechanical Construction/HVAC

ENTEC Services, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

ENTEC Services, Inc. is seeking an HVAC/Mechanical Project Manager to lead turnkey mechanical installations across central Illinois. You will guide resources, field crews, and subcontractors from kickoff to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in HVAC or mechanical construction, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace. On-site work, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in HVAC, mechanical construction, or mechanical service project management.
• Technical depth in commercial HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, piping, and job-site operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong leadership.
• Ability to work as a team player and as an independent leader.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities for multiple tasks.
• Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned mechanical, HVAC, and energy infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion.
• Collaborate with sales estimators during initial scoping to establish baselines and reduce friction.
• Direct daily field operations, manpower allocation, and material logistics across sites.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, architects, general contractors, and subcontractors to maintain schedules.
• Track costs, manage invoicing, and develop change orders and RFIs.
• Enforce safety standards and verify contractual/compliance requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with facility owners and general contractors.

Skills

Communication & Leadership

Team Collaboration

Organization & Time Management

Problem Solving & Negotiation

Software Skills - MS Office & Google

Education

Associate+2+ years PM exp HVAC/Mech or Bachelor's in CM/ME

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Summary

Are you ready to lead complex mechanical installations that keep commercial and industrial facilities running at peak performance? As an HVAC / Mechanical Project Manager, you will direct turnkey mechanical construction, boiler/chiller upgrades, piping, and HVAC replacement projects across central Illinois.

In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with our sales estimators during pre-bid and scope assembly, then take full ownership post-sale to guide resources, field crews, and subcontractors from kickoff through commissioning. You will manage multiple high-profile mechanical projects, ensuring flawless execution, high quality, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Turnkey Mechanical Delivery: Lead assigned mechanical, HVAC, and energy infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion.
• Pre-Bid & Sales Estimator Collaboration: Partner regularly with sales estimators during initial scoping and scheduling to establish clear project baselines and eliminate operational friction early.
• Project Execution & Site Oversight: Direct daily field operations, manpower allocation, and material logistics across job sites.
• Stakeholder & Subcontractor Leadership: Coordinate directly with owners, engineers, architects, general contractors, and trade subcontractors to maintain tight project schedules.
• Financial & Change Management: Track job costs, manage project progress invoicing, and develop change orders and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Contractual & Safety Compliance: Rigorously enforce company and job-site safety standards, ensuring all work meets contractual conditions and code specifications.
• Client Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with facility owners and general contractors, serving as a trusted advisor.

Qualifications & Capabilities

Required:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in HVAC, mechanical construction, or mechanical service project management.
• Technical Depth: Comprehensive understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, piping, and job-site operations.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong leadership capabilities.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as both a team player and an independent leader.
• Organization & Time Management: High capacity to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Problem Solving & Negotiation: Proven conflict-resolution skills and creative problem-solving ability.
• Software Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace products.

Preferred:

• Associate degree with 2+ years of construction project management experience in HVAC or mechanical construction, OR a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to kneel, squat, twist, bend, and reach regularly.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements, use hand tools with dexterity, and grasp/manipulate small objects.
• Ability to correctly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by site conditions.
• Ability to regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, and operate phones and computers.

Anticipated Salary Range & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000 - $100,000+ (commensurate with experience)
• Company Vehicle / Allowance: Included
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending accounts (FSA); and generous paid time off (PTO).

Salary Description

• $70,000 - $100,000 per year