Senior HVAC Project Manager (1003)

Admiral Heating and Ventilating, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Parking Reimbursement

Employee Events

Job summary

Admiral Heating and Ventilating, Inc is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong commercial HVAC and 7+ years of commercial project management experience in the Chicago area. The role focuses on leading budgets, schedules, and contract administration for complex projects.

The candidate will manage cost control, procurement, and coordination with contractors, owners, and internal teams while upholding safety and quality standards. This position is on-site in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, finance or business from an accredited college.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 7+ years’ experience in related industry or Project Management field is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC and piping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets based on the takeoff estimate.
• Plan, organize and manage the construction project from start to finish including contract proposal and budget.
• Comply with contract requirements and manage change orders and billing.
• Monitor costs and ensure budget adherence.
• Maintain communication with general contractor, A&E team, owner, and subcontractors.
• Ensure procurement of major equipment and fixtures.
• Support and participate in the company safety program.
• Assist estimating as requested.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, finance or business

Associates in business or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NOTE: Candidates must have 7+ years of commercial project management experience and commercial HVAC experience for consideration.

Company Overview

Admiral Heating has been a trusted leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions in the Chicagoland area for over 70 years. Specializing in union construction projects and service work, we partner with contractors, developers, and building owners to deliver custom engineered heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, deep industry relationships, and a commitment to long-term customer success.

Admiral Heating operates on the EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System). We exemplify our Core Values: Safety and Quality First, Intensely Diligent, Own It, Innovative Approach, Humbly Proud, and Exceed Expectations, and require adherence of every employee.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparation of project budget based on the takeoff estimate
• Plan, organize and manage the construction project in all areas from start to successful completion including contract proposal, budget, change orders, materials procurement, billing, and collection.
• Comply with project contract including legal notifications, scope administration, change order procedures, billing, contract schedules, claims procedures and other contract requirements.
• Responsible for cost management. Monitor efficiency and production for compliance with labor budget.
• Work with field and others on the project team to maintain project tracking and reporting to insure work progress and budget compliance.
• Control, collect and disseminate all project documentation.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with the general contractor, A&E team, owner, subcontractors, various company divisions and other key participants.
• Ensure the procurement of major equipment and fixtures
• Assure that all production meets quality control standards. Protect and mitigate liability.
• Support and participate in the company safety program.
• Formulate change order requests in a timely and efficient manner
• Proactively manage construction costs to promote the overall projects success
• Communicate with management, vendors, and construction team as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring project management team delivers projects within estimated gross profit
• Oversee change orders ensuring they are timely submitted and estimates are updated
• Assist estimating as requested

Qualifications, Competencies, & Abilities

• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-Motivated, with the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Strong level of attention to detail.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate information and ideas both verbally and written so others will understand.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, including executives.

Physical Demands And Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, finance or business from an accredited college or university or Associates in business or accounting preferred.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite
• 7 Plus Years’ experience in related industry or Project Management field is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC and piping

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary Range $120,000 - $180,000
• Bonus and Profit Sharing up to 30% of base salary
• Fidelity 401k Plan with all fees paid by Admiral
• 401k Safe Harbor Match of 4%
• BCBS PPO and HMO Health Insurance Options (Admiral pays 75%)
• Dental and Vision Plans (Admiral pays 75%)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO Policy
• Paid Holiday’s
• 100% Admiral paid Long and Short Term and Short
• $20,000 Admiral Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan
• CTA and Parking Reimbursement
• Employee events throughout the year

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.