Project Manager
About The Position
FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. We serve a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across multiple states, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships and is actively expanding its operations nationwide. We partner with companies to nurture growth and provide equal focus on employee growth and development. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our fast-growing team. This role will own the install and project work end-to-end - estimating, planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout - for HVAC and commercial refrigeration installations, retrofits, equipment replacements, and store refresh/renovation projects. Our customers are primarily convenience-store, fuel-retail, and light-commercial accounts across Long Island and the New York metro. This is a hands-on role for someone who can scope and price a job, get the crews and materials lined up, and drive the project to a clean, on-budget finish.
Requirements
- 5+ years in commercial HVAC and/or refrigeration project management, install management, or estimating.
- Long Island/New York metro based.
- Proven experience estimating and running install / retrofit / replacement projects to budget and schedule.
- Ability to read plans and drawings, scope work, and price it accurately.
- Crew scheduling and field coordination experience.
- Solid knowledge of commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Strong organization, budget discipline, and customer communication.
- Comfortable with project/field software (BuildOps or similar).
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with convenience-store, fuel-retail, or multi-site retail projects (e.g., 7-Eleven or similar).
- Hands-on commercial refrigeration depth.
Responsibilities
- Estimate and quote install and project work — HVAC and refrigeration installs, retrofits, equipment replacements, and store refresh/renovation projects.
- Set up and plan jobs — define scope, order equipment and materials, secure permits, and build the project schedule.
- Schedule and coordinate crews — assign and manage install technicians and field labor to keep projects moving (employee logistics).
- Own the project to budget and timeline — track cost vs. estimate, manage change orders, and project profit margin.
- Manage materials, equipment, and vendors — purchasing, delivery coordination, and supplier relationships for project work.
- Coordinate fleet and equipment logistics needed to execute jobs.
- Customer coordination — scope, timelines, approvals, and updates with customers and their facilities teams.
- Quality, safety, and code compliance — ensure installs meet spec, code, and safety standards.
- Closeout — final walk, documentation, and clean hand-off to billing.
- Work in BuildOps — estimates, project tracking, POs, and job costing.
- Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry.
- Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC needs.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off
- 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
- Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Mobile phone or phone allowance
- Uniforms
- Work boot allowances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
