Senior HVAC Project Leader — Drive Major Projects & Growth

Orion Placement; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Pasadena, CA seeks an experienced HVAC project executive to lead high-profile mechanical projects from business development to execution. You will cultivate client relationships, guide projects to on-time, on-budget delivery, and mentor team members in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in HVAC contracting with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, strong financial and contract skills, and a proven track record of winning business in

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of commercial HVAC contracting experience in PM, estimating, design, or a mix.
• Experience managing HVAC projects from small to large scale.
• Proven business development and client relationship experience.
• Strong financial management, estimating, and contract administration skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction software preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Manage commercial HVAC projects from concept through closeout.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, budgets, forecasts, and contracts.
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, cost control, billing, and change orders.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, accounting, construction, and field operations.
• Lead customer meetings and maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manage project schedules and installation sequencing with field leadership.
• Mentor project management and sales team members; support recruiting and team development.
• Ensure successful project execution with exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvements in estimating, engineering, and project delivery processes.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Estimating

Contract administration

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

FastEst

BidTracer

IFS

JDE

Job description

Orion Placement in Pasadena, CA seeks an experienced HVAC project executive to lead high-profile mechanical projects from business development to execution. You will cultivate client relationships, guide projects to on-time, on-budget delivery, and mentor team members in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in HVAC contracting with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, strong financial and contract skills, and a proven track record of winning business in