Project Manager, Procurement ​/ Purchasing, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Job Title:

Commercial HVAC Project Manager

Job Description

Manage HVAC/mechanical construction projects across multifamily, senior living, commercial, retail, and educational facilities. Oversee project budgets, billing processes, and labor hour tracking. Coordinate HVAC equipment installation and ensure project milestones are met. Manage equipment procurement and material releases to maintain schedule commitments. Review and process equipment submittals, cut sheets, and approval documentation. Purchase and buy out project materials while maintaining budget objectives.

Attend project meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress, quality, and project execution. Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle. Drive projects from award through completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and client expectations are achieved.

Responsibilities

+ Manage HVAC/mechanical construction projects across various facilities.

+ Oversee project budgets, billing processes, and labor hour tracking.

+ Coordinate HVAC equipment installation and ensure project milestones are met.

+ Manage equipment procurement and material releases to maintain schedule commitments.

+ Review and process equipment submittals, cut sheets, and approval documentation.

+ Purchase and buy out project materials while maintaining budget objectives.

+ Attend project meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

+ Conduct regular job site visits to monitor progress, quality, and project execution.

+ Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Drive projects from award through completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and client expectations are achieved.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the HVAC industry.

+ Experience managing projects ranging from $20K to $6M.

+ Proficiency in project management for HVAC on design-build projects.

+ Familiarity with Trimble Spectrum or any ERP system.

+ Proficiency in using Excel, email, and Dropbox.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Tech-savvy with the ability to adapt to various software tools.

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Experience with multifamily, school, retail, and commercial projects.

+ Degree not required.

Work Environment

The candidate will work in the Aurora office five days a week, generally from 8 am to 4 pm. Occasional site visits in the Greater Chicago area may be required once or twice a week. The company has 60-100 employees and operates 20 service vans. The team includes a PE, CAD specialist, two PMs, a GM, a business partner, a controller, and three estimators based in Aurora.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $62.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick…