Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with employer match

Health Insurance (75% paid by Admiral)

Dental and Vision Plans (75% paid by)

Job summary

Admiral Heating and Ventilating, Inc is seeking a seasoned HVAC Project Manager in the Chicagoland area. The role focuses on leading commercial and industrial projects, managing budgets, contracts, and procurement, and ensuring quality and safety standards across teams.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of project management experience in HVAC, strong MS Office proficiency, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Able to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working with executives and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets based on takeoff estimates.
• Plan, organize and manage construction projects from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with contract and change order procedures.
• Monitor cost management and budget adherence.
• Maintain project tracking and reporting for progress and budget.
• Oversee procurement, documentation, and quality control.

Skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Prioritize multiple projects

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management/engineering/finance/business

Associates in business or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

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.

Company Overview

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:

• 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 Holidays
• 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.