Sr Project Manager - HVAC Solutions

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-logoed company vehicle

Medical insurance options

401K retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid sick time

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Orlando, FL to lead highly complex HVAC and building automation projects.

This role acts as a strategic partner and primary contact for senior customer stakeholders, partnering with sales to tailor technical proposals and manage project scope, budget, and timelines. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 6–8+ years of project management experience in the Commercial HVAC sector, and preference for design-build

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6-8+ years related project management experience.
• Commercial HVAC industry experience.
• Experience in design-build or plan-and-spec project management (Preferred).
• PMP Certification or PE License (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support sales with strategic technical expertise during quote prep and proposals.
• Establish detailed work plans, define scope, and set CSFs for each phase.
• Oversee plans, specs, and drawings for HVAC and building automation.
• Determine staffing needs and lead project teams.
• Analyze proposals to set timelines, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate with staff to assign responsibilities and ensure communication.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies to meet codes and standards.
• Prepare RFQs for subcontractors with scope, milestones, and bonds.
• Review contracts and estimates, perform risk analysis, mitigation.
• Monitor progress, ensure quality, resolve customer concerns, close changes.
• Ensure timely completion and project closeout.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

PMP Certification or PE License (Preferred)

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Project Manager. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth by managing highly complex and strategic mechanical, turnkey, and control projects, acting as a strategic partner and key point of contact for senior-level customer stakeholders. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Orlando, FL - Hybrid

Your Responsibilities

• Support the sales function by providing strategic technical expertise during quote preparation and proposal development, including site visits and solution conceptualization
• Establish detailed work plans, define project scope, and set critical success factors for each project phase, including complex HVAC and control applications
• Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and drawings for the design and installation of HVAC and building automation solutions
• Determine project staffing requirements, arrange for recruitment or assignment of personnel, and leads project teams, including direct reports (if applicable)
• Analyze project proposals and plans to establish timelines, budget constraints, staffing needs, and resource allocation across all project phases
• Confer with project staff to outline work plans, assign responsibilities and authority, and ensure clear communication and collaboration
• Coordinate project activities with government regulatory bodies and other relevant agencies to ensure adherence to all applicable codes and standards
• Prepare and oversee the issuance of detailed RFQs for subcontractors, including scope statements, plans, milestones, specifications, bonding requirements, and billing schedules
• Examine and review complex contracts and estimates, perform thorough risk analysis, and develop proactive risk mitigation plans
• Review status reports, analyze performance against baselines, and proactively modifies schedules and plans to ensure project milestones are met
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, acting as the primary strategic point of contact and ensuring consistent, accurate communication and project reviews
• Establish and manages the fulfillment budget for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy of forecasted costs at completion and responsible for project cash flow management
• Proactively identify potential changes, recommend solutions, facilitate quote generation, and effectively closes change orders to maintain project scope and financial health
• Monitor project execution to ensure quality standards are met, investigates and resolves customer concerns, implements corrective actions, and obtains formal project acceptance
• Ensure timely project completion, facilitates the successful transition of warranty responsibilities to the service process, and completes all necessary project closeout documentation

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 6-8+ years related project management experience
• Commercial HVAC industry experience
• Experience in design-build or plan-and-spec project management (Preferred)
• PMP Certification or PE License (Preferred)

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Non-logoed company vehicle with most expenses paid
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 to $166,700 plus annual bonus in Florida. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.