Project Manager - Service Division

Riddle Recruitment; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Air, a leading Southern California mechanical contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Service Division. You will oversee planning, execution, and financial performance of service projects, coordinating with customers, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Travel to project sites in Orange County and Los Angeles is required.

Qualifications

• PM experience in mechanical/HVAC/construction service preferred.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation skills.
• Able to read drawings and scopes of work.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience managing subcontractors, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with MS Office and project management software.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and financially manage service projects.
• Liaise between customers, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Develop project scopes, labor estimates, and pricing for proposals.
• Create and uphold Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for execution.
• Maintain project documentation: schedules, change orders, start-up/close-out packs, O&M manuals, warranties.
• Oversee subcontractor relationships and contracts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Our confidential client is one of California's largest full-service mechanical contractors, serving healthcare, entertainment, laboratory, hospitality, commercial office, and government/education clients throughout Southern California. With 40+ years of experience and 100% employee ownership, they bring a collaborative, invested approach to every project and are recognized as one of the most trusted names in the field.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experiencedProject Managerto join our growing Service Division. This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is passionate about delivering successful projects from start to finish. This position require travel to project sites including Orange County and Los Angeles.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and financial performance of service-related projects. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Manage manpower planning and resource allocation for service projects.

Conduct site walks and evaluate project requirements at customer locations.

Partner with Account Support teams to develop project scopes, labor estimates, and pricing for proposals.

Develop and maintain detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for project execution.

Oversee project documentation, including:

Schedules

Change orders

Project start-up and close-out packages

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals

Warranty documentation

Manage subcontractor relationships, contracts, and scope execution.

Perform jobsite audits, quality control inspections, and other project-specific responsibilities as required.

Collaborate with Account Executives, Technicians, Clients, and Service Operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Coordinate with other Control Air divisions, including:

Major Construction

Controls

Insulation Technologies

Retrofit

Plumbing

Other specialty groups

Monitor project financial performance, including profitability, forecasting, and execution metrics.

Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing service accounts.

Utilize and become proficient in company software systems and operational platforms.

Lead project meetings with professionalism, clarity, and effective communication.

Maintain and strengthen customer satisfaction while upholding Control Air’s reputation for excellence.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Project management experience within the mechanical, HVAC, construction, service, or related industry preferred.

Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation processes.

Ability to read and interpret project specifications, drawings, and scopes of work.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Experience managing subcontractors, clients, and cross-functional teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Salary Range:$80,000 – $110,000 annually