Project Manager - Commercial HVAC

United Mechanical•San Jose, CA

12h•$130,000 - $168,000

About The Position

As a Project Manager, you will lead commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, delivering within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. You will own project execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction across projects of varying size and complexity. Working with engineering, field operations, purchasing, and other internal teams, you will coordinate resources, address challenges, and build lasting client relationships.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing construction projects or significant project components from planning through completion.
Experience coordinating project teams, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
Experience managing project financial performance, procurement, contracts, or change management.
Working knowledge of commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction practices, systems, and Design-Build processes.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
Strong understanding of project budgets, cost forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and change management.
Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve project challenges, and make sound decisions.
Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in commercial HVAC and/or Plumbing construction, engineering, estimating, or project management.
Experience independently managing commercial mechanical construction projects.
Experience with Design-Build project delivery, estimating, and project financial management.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful outcomes related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, change orders, and financial performance to support project profitability.
Coordinate with engineering, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to align resources, schedules, and project deliverables.
Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, manage expectations, resolve challenges, and identify opportunities for repeat business.
Participate in estimating, proposals, Design-Build coordination, value engineering, and project negotiations.