Senior HVAC Project Lead – Complex Builds & Delivery

Expert Heating & Cooling; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Expert Heating & Cooling, a Pinnacle MEP company, seeks an HVAC Project Manager to lead complex installations from concept to completion. You’ll coordinate estimating, procurement, field execution, and closeout with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.

You’ll manage budgets, schedules, and quality while building strong customer relationships and driving project profitability. Travel to job sites will be frequent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience directly managing HVAC projects, including design-build and plan/spec.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, mechanical construction, project execution, and construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical plans, specifications, drawings, and construction bulletins.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, manpower, and subcontractor/vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, change orders, billing, and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project management tools.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC projects from conceptual development through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and schedule performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Attend job site meetings and coordinate closely with field supervision to address project needs and challenges.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions before they impact cost, schedule, or quality.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, materials, and other resources required for successful project execution.
• Work closely with field supervisors and crews to ensure work is properly planned and executed.
• Purchase major HVAC equipment and coordinate material procurement with vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate inspections, permitting, testing, and other project requirements.
• Ensure project teams have the information and resources necessary to execute the work safely and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, changes, risks, and financial performance to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor project financial performance against established budgets and estimates.
• Manage contract administration, including change orders, billing, expenses, rental equipment, collections, and related documentation.

Skills

HVAC project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Reading mechanical drawings

Client communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Four-year degree or technical education in HVAC/engineering/construction management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Expert Heating & Cooling, a Pinnacle MEP company, seeks an HVAC Project Manager to lead complex installations from concept to completion. You’ll coordinate estimating, procurement, field execution, and closeout with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.

You’ll manage budgets, schedules, and quality while building strong customer relationships and driving project profitability. Travel to job sites will be frequent.