HVAC Project Manager

Daikin Applied Americas • Bowie, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking an HVAC Project Manager. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. 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: Bowie, MD; Hybrid Your Responsibilities: Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications. Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel as required/necessary. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Coordinates project activities regarding government regulatory or other governmental agencies such as required project permitting. Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones; and conducting Project Analysis through required project documentation such as AIA. Establishes a professional relationship with the customer and interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews Prepares project reports for management, client, or others. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion. Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction. Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff. Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer. Responsible for the successful completion of the project. Assist Coordinator in obtaining required subcontract agreements or project documents required for file. Your Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (PE license preferred). 4–6 years of experience managing mechanical HVAC projects. Expert in hydronic and airside systems including chillers, boilers, and air handling units. Strong understanding of HVAC industry standards, codes, and best practices. Ability to travel up to 25% as required. Your Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage Short term and long term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and 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 $107,900 to $178,400 in Maryland. 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. We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is the reason for our dynamic growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds. 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. Not finding the right fit? 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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (PE license preferred).
• 4–6 years of experience managing mechanical HVAC projects.
• Expert in hydronic and airside systems including chillers, boilers, and air handling units.
• Strong understanding of HVAC industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel as required/necessary.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Coordinates project activities regarding government regulatory or other governmental agencies such as required project permitting.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones; and conducting Project Analysis through required project documentation such as AIA.
• Establishes a professional relationship with the customer and interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer.
• Responsible for the successful completion of the project.
• Assist Coordinator in obtaining required subcontract agreements or project documents required for file.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level