Senior Mechanical Project Manager – Commercial HVAC

AlphaGov; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

AlphaGov in Orange County, CA seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through installation and closeout.

The ideal candidate will own budgets, schedules, field operations, subcontractors, and client relationships, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality across all phases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in commercial HVAC or mechanical construction.
• Ability to manage projects from preconstruction to closeout independently.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, drawings, specifications, and field operations.
• Experience with budgets, job costing, scheduling, RFIs, change orders, and subcontractor performance.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and resolve technical issues.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, owners, engineers, and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial HVAC and mechanical projects from planning and estimating handoff through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Build and maintain schedules, budgets, cost projections, and labor plans for timely, profitable delivery.
• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to maintain productivity, quality, and jobsite safety.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and equipment selections to catch issues and resolve scope discrepancies.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, procurement, and project documentation throughout construction.
• Track job costs, labor hours, material expenses, and subcontractor costs, taking corrective action when projects drift from budget.
• Maintain clear communication with general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, equipment deliveries, system startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Oversee punch lists, warranty documentation, turnover, and final closeout.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Reading drawings & specs

Field operations

Client relationship management

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction project management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

AlphaGov in Orange County, CA seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through installation and closeout.

The ideal candidate will own budgets, schedules, field operations, subcontractors, and client relationships, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality across all phases.