HVAC Project Manager - Retail Construction

Turner & Townsend•New York, NY

About The Position

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced HVAC Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects. The ideal project manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
Strong organizational and management skills – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team
Effective presentation skills
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects.
Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
Verify that effective project governance, processes, and systems are utilized.
Ensure application of best practice on all projects.
Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required
Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are applied correctly.
Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews
Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
Forecast and update key project milestones and budget.
Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria
Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders
Rapid response to RFIs from the field
Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required
Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
Strategic Thinking - provides advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives.
Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project are captured.
Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Project Planning & Execution: Lead end-to-end HVAC project delivery for retail and corporate environments, including planning, scheduling, scoping, and coordinating field activities.
HVAC System Oversight: Manage installation, upgrades, commissioning, and optimization of HVAC systems to meet stringent performance, comfort, and energy-efficiency requirements.
Vendor & Contractor Management: Oversee mechanical contractors, engineers, and service partners. Review proposals, negotiate scopes, validate work quality, and ensure adherence to project specifications.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with facilities, real estate, construction, retail operations, and environmental health & safety teams to ensure HVAC solutions meet operational needs.
Schedule Management: Maintain detailed project schedules and milestones, ensuring all deliverables are met on time while proactively identifying and resolving delays.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure all HVAC work complies with local building codes, safety regulations, sustainability standards, and internal design guidelines.
Quality Assurance & Site Review: Conduct site visits to verify installation quality, system performance, and adherence to engineering specifications.