Mechanical Project Manager - Commercial HVAC

Riddle Recruitment•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Riddle Recruitment is partnering with a well-established commercial mechanical contractor with a strong Northern California presence and a steady backlog to hire an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for its Bay Area team. The company self-performs HVAC, piping, and plumbing work on healthcare, laboratory, education, government, and commercial projects, and has in-house fabrication and detailing. This is a direct-hire, permanent, full-time, salaried position based in the Tri-Valley / East Bay area of California. Work is on-site and includes jobsite travel. The salary range is $110,000–$190,000 per year, based on experience. The Project Manager will lead mechanical project coordination and oversee project records, bid packages, subcontractors, vendors, contracts, schedules, procurement, documentation, and project controls. The role also includes planning project resources and sequencing, tracking testing and inspection records and permits, and leading and mentoring project engineers and other field and office personnel.

Requirements

At least 5 years managing commercial or institutional mechanical projects, including HVAC scope.
Working knowledge of the California Building Codes.
Strong work ethic and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Confident, professional presence.
Ability to manage short- and long-term workloads and produce clear, accurate documentation.
Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Willingness to learn the company's operational software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical discussion in project coordination meetings.
Organize and track project coordination records and correspondence.
Build and maintain bid packages for subcontractors and vendors.
Identify subcontractors and vendors and issue purchase orders.
Manage subcontract scope and contract performance.
Review and approve submittals, schedules, billings, RFIs, and change orders.
Review and approve close-out documents, including O&M manuals, as-builts, and warranties.
Plan manpower, work sequencing, long-lead procurement, and schedules.
Track testing and inspection records, permits, and occupancy notifications.
Lead and mentor Project Engineers, field staff, and office personnel.
Oversee project control procedures and develop new ones as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.