Senior HVAC Project Manager

Oliver Mechanical Inc•Londonderry, NH

About The Position

The Senior HVAC Project Manager is a senior technical and leadership role for an experienced commercial HVAC construction professional. The position personally manages the organization’s larger, more complex, or higher-risk commercial HVAC projects from turnover through closeout while serving as a technical resource and mentor to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field teams. The role emphasizes hands-on project delivery and technical leadership rather than executive management or business development. The Senior HVAC Project Manager leads by example, mentors and develops the project management team, and helps standardize project delivery practices across the organization while continuing to manage significant project work. Responsibilities span project planning and financial performance, procurement and coordination, stakeholder communications, compliance, commissioning, inspections, and closeout.

Requirements

At least 10 years of commercial HVAC or mechanical construction project management experience, with a demonstrated record of longevity and steady growth in the trade.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large, complex commercial HVAC construction projects simultaneously.
Deep, hands-on knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, piping, sheet metal, controls, and mechanical construction practices.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and financial management.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Patient, clear, and generous teaching approach, with a genuine investment in developing colleagues and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction or project management software.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to visit active construction sites, travel regularly between regional job sites, climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, wear required PPE, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant industry experience may also qualify.
Experience mentoring, training, or informally guiding less experienced Project Managers or Project Engineers.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
EPA Section 608 Certification or working knowledge of refrigerant handling compliance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple complex, high-value, or high-risk commercial HVAC construction projects from project turnover through final closeout.
Review estimates, contracts, drawings, specifications, and schedules to understand project scope, requirements, and objectives.
Lead project kickoff meetings and oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and financial performance for assigned projects.
Monitor project costs, labor productivity, manpower projections, schedules, and profitability; identify and resolve risks proactively.
Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, purchase orders, subcontractor coordination, commissioning, inspections, and closeout documentation.
Identify work outside the original contract scope and prepare complete, accurate, and timely change order documentation.
Partner with Project Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams to support successful project execution.
Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, Estimating, and Fabrication to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Mentor and serve as a technical resource for Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators.
Coach less experienced project managers on live projects, including budgets, schedules, change order strategy, and subcontractor coordination.
Help onboard new project management hires and support their development in commercial HVAC systems, company processes, and project documentation.
Share lessons learned and best practices to standardize project delivery and reduce repeat mistakes.
Act as an escalation point and sounding board for less experienced project managers dealing with field issues, client conflicts, or subcontractor problems.
Provide subject-matter support on commercial HVAC systems, piping, sheet metal, controls, and mechanical construction practices, including to projects not directly managed.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders; serve as the primary contact on assigned projects.
Conduct project meetings, communicate project status, and keep project documentation accurate, organized, and current.
Promote safety, quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, NH State Building Code, NFPA standards, applicable local codes, contract requirements, and project specifications.