Senior HVAC Project Manager - Design-Build Mechanical

gpac; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior HVAC Project Manager – Design-Build Mechanical in the Kansas City area. The role leads large commercial and industrial HVAC projects with in-house engineering, fabrication, and installation oversight across the full lifecycle.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in HVAC PM within commercial construction, experience in design-build, and strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive compensation and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HVAC project management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience in design-build environments is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC scopes on ground-up commercial and industrial projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and execution across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee multiple projects, maintaining schedule, cost, and scope alignment.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, fabrication, and field teams to drive execution.
• Coordinate with owners, GCs, and design teams on scope and timelines.
• Review contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders to maintain project control.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve jobsite challenges proactively.

Skills

HVAC PM

Design-Build

Leadership

Communication

Multi-Project Management

Procore

Plan Reading

Tools

Procore

Job description

Senior HVAC Project Manager – Design-Build Mechanical

Location: Kansas City Metro | Full-Time

We’re working with a long-standing, design-build mechanical contractor in the Kansas City market that’s looking to bring on a Senior HVAC Project Manager to lead large commercial and industrial projects.

This team handles everything in-house from engineering through fabrication and installation, so this role has full visibility and ownership across the entire project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead HVAC scopes on ground-up commercial and industrial projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage full project lifecycle including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and execution
• Oversee multiple projects while maintaining schedule, cost, and scope alignment
• Work closely with internal engineering, fabrication, and field teams to drive execution
• Coordinate with owners, GCs, and design teams on scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Review contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders to maintain project control
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication to all stakeholders
• Identify and resolve jobsite challenges proactively

What They’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of HVAC Project Management experience in commercial construction
• Strong background in new construction and large-scale mechanical systems
• Experience working in a design-build environment is a big plus
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive them to completion
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, installation methods, and project delivery
• Experience with tools like Procore or similar PM software
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and submittals
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Why This Opportunity:

• Established KC contractor with decades of experience and strong backlog
• True design-build environment with in-house engineering and fabrication
• Mix of commercial and industrial projects with real complexity
• High level of ownership and visibility within the organization
• Competitive compensation + full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Clear path toward senior leadership within operations

Related Titles: Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, HVAC Project Manager, MEP Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Senior Mechanical PM