HVAC Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager | HVAC - Commercial Construction Projects

The Senior Project Manager oversees all aspects of assigned industrial and commercial projects, ensuring successful completion within established cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives. This role plays a key part in developing and maintaining strong client relationships to expand customer base and future project opportunities.

• Develop strategies and processes to meet project goals for profitability, quality, and scheduling.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with owners, architects, general contractors, and engineers to foster client loyalty.
• Promote all affiliated business units and services to existing and potential clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead project kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Review estimates, prepare budgets, and manage change orders through negotiation and documentation.
• Perform or coordinate estimates for plan/spec, design-build, and design-assist projects.
• Manage submittals, buyouts, contract changes, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Ensure contract administration requirements are completed promptly and accurately.
• Track, forecast, and report on labor hours, material costs, and equipment deliveries.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project contracts, scopes of work, and specifications.
• Provide leadership and supervision to project managers, assistant project managers, superintendents, and foremen.
• Review and complete Work in Progress (WIP) projections with project teams.
• Communicate regularly with senior leadership on project performance, challenges, and client relationships.
• Ensure all safety and quality control standards are upheld throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with field supervision to plan and schedule project activities, including contract-integrated project schedules.
• Partner with the design team on design-build initiatives.
• Review all contract and detail drawings, fabrication packages, and specifications for accuracy.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor invoicing and approve payments as appropriate.
• Manage monthly billing processes and verify the accuracy of WIP reports.
• Lead project closeout activities, including final billing and submission of training documentation.
• Enforce company safety standards and compliance requirements on all job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Thorough understanding of labor practices and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects profitably.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and adaptable to new technologies.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in managing multiple priorities.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or General Engineering preferred; completion of a qualified mechanical apprenticeship program also accepted.
• 7-10 years of experience in the mechanical contracting industry preferred.

This is a confidential position and not publicly advertised. Our client is ready to hire immediately for the right candidate.

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