Senior Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC)

Orion Placement; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus potential

Strong long-term career advancement机会

Significant autonomy to build client关系

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced HVAC mechanical contracting Project Manager in Pasadena, CA. The role involves leading high-profile HVAC projects from business development through execution, with significant autonomy and opportunities to mentor a growing project management team.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of HVAC PM/estimation/design experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and strong client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial HVAC mechanical contracting experience in PM, estimating, or design.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience managing HVAC projects ranging from ~$50K to large-scale commercial projects.
• 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 such as Bluebeam, Smartsheet, FastEst, BidTracer, IFS, JDE, or similar is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Manage commercial HVAC mechanical projects from initial concept through closeout.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, budgets, forecasts, and contract documentation.
• 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 while supporting recruiting and team development.
• Ensure successful project execution while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvements in estimating, engineering, and project delivery processes.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Contract administration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

FastEst

BidTracer

IFS

JDE

Job description

• Join an established, employee-focused organization with a long history of delivering complex commercial mechanical projects.
• Lead high-profile HVAC projects from business development through project execution.
• Enjoy significant autonomy while building and growing your own client relationships.
• Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values long-term career growth.
• Work on technically challenging commercial and industrial projects with substantial impact.
• Opportunity to mentor others and help shape the future of a growing project management team.
• Competitive bonus potential and strong long-term career advancement opportunities.

Location:

Pasadena, CA - On-site. Enjoy working alongside an experienced leadership team while staying closely connected to customers, field operations, and major commercial projects throughout Southern California.

Note:

Candidates must have 8+ years of directly relevant HVAC mechanical contracting project management, estimating, or design experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related field), and experience developing business. Local Southern California candidates are strongly preferred due to the business development responsibilities of this role.

About Us

We are an established leader in commercial mechanical construction, delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, and building systems solutions for complex commercial and industrial projects. Our team combines technical expertise with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where long-term careers are built and employees make a meaningful impact every day. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Develop and grow client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Manage commercial HVAC mechanical projects from initial concept through closeout.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, budgets, forecasts, and contract documentation.
• 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 while supporting recruiting and team development.
• Ensure successful project execution while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvements in estimating, engineering, and project delivery processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of commercial HVAC mechanical contracting experience in project management, estimating, design, or a combination.
• Experience managing HVAC projects ranging from approximately $50K to large-scale commercial projects.
• 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 such as Bluebeam, Smartsheet, FastEst, BidTracer, IFS, JDE, or similar is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values ownership, integrity, collaboration, and long-term success. We empower experienced professionals with the autonomy to build lasting client relationships, lead impactful projects, and influence business growth. If you're looking for a company where your expertise is trusted and your contributions are recognized, you'll thrive here.