Principal Project Manager - HVAC Service and Solutions

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

The Principal Project Manager is a crucial role focused on planning, directing, and coordinating activities of Project Management Team to ensure that goals and objectives of the Solutions Group are successfully achieved by delivering the portfolio of turnkey projects within prescribed scope, time and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Location:

Onsite role based out of the Fort Myers location with occasional local travel to customers and job sites.

• Manages all phases of Project Planning and Management including client engagement, project development, project planning, project administration, cost control, quality control, staffing, and profitability responsibility.
• Interacts with customer to ensure their goals and objectives are being met.
• Anticipates and responds to the client's needs and concerns Reviews project proposal to determine and ensure accurate funding, time frame, procedures, and staffing requirements are identified to accomplish the project.
• Manages and coordinates activities of Project Team to successfully perform all aspects of project administration including initiation, planning, manage & control, commission, and close out.
• Plan, implement and continuously improve project management best practices and tool sets to streamline project processes / procedures and maximize returns to all stakeholders.
• Formally supervises individual employees and/or subordinate supervisors within a department.
• Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports.
• Directly or indirectly responsible for hiring, terminating, compensation, and performance evaluation for entire department.
• Manages the Project Team P&L to deliver the annual financial objectives.
• Provide leadership initiatives to support corporate change efforts.
• Conducts and maintains relationships with industry and trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years commercial/industrial HVAC experience
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• 3-5+ years of project management experience
• Experience in forecasting, coordinating large complex projects, and AIA documentation
• Previous contract writing experience
• PMP Certification, preferred
• OSHA 30, preferred
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Non-decaled company vehicle with most expenses paid
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,800 - $193,900 plus a 20% annual bonus in Florida. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world.

We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges.

That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we've proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization.

Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you'll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow…