Sr Project Manager

Design Hire LLC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in California is seeking a Project Manager with mechanical project experience to lead HVAC-focused construction projects. The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and delivery from bid to completion. Responsibilities include planning project activities, maintaining schedules, and coordinating stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills are preferred. This role offers a competitive salary range between $110,000 and $147,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management or related mechanical coordination experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC construction or mechanical project delivery.
• Experience preparing estimates and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/HVAC project planning from pre-bid through closeout.
• Create and maintain project schedules and financial tracking using MS Project or similar tools.
• Monitor budget performance and cost forecasting to maintain financial targets.

Skills

Mechanical project experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

BidTracer

Job description

This range is provided by Design Hire LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $147,000.00/yr

Los Angeles, CA

We’re seeking a Project Manager with mechanical project experience who can oversee budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery from bid to completion. This role supports HVAC-focused construction or retrofit projects, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to meet performance, cost, and timeline goals. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structured project execution and working closely with field and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/HVAC project planning from pre-bid through closeout.
• Create and maintain project schedules and financial tracking using MS Project or similar tools.
• Support estimating activities, bid preparation, and subcontractor evaluations using platforms such as Bluebeam or BidTracer.
• Monitor budget performance and cost forecasting to maintain financial targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment on scope, deliverables, and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC construction or mechanical project delivery.
• Experience preparing estimates and project budgets.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, BidTracer, MS Project, or comparable project tools.
• Strong scheduling skills and ability to coordinate multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage documentation for project progress, changes, and closeout activities.
• 3–5+ years of project management or related mechanical coordination experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.