Head of Projects; m​/f​/d

Position: Head of Projects (m/f/d)
Position Overview  Seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to manage commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects from turnover through completion. This individual will be responsible for the overall financial performance, scheduling, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of assigned projects.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial HVAC construction and understands the relationship between project management, field operations, labor productivity, material procurement, and profitability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate with general contractors, engineers, vendors, field supervisors, and internal teams to deliver quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
The Mechanical Project Manager will take ownership of assigned projects, proactively identify issues, manage changes in scope, and ensure the company meets its contractual and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management and Execution
Manage commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects from project turnover through installation, startup, commissioning, and final closeout.
Review contract documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets at the beginning of each project.
Develop project execution plans, procurement schedules, equipment delivery timelines, and milestone schedules.
Coordinate with general contractors, owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal field personnel.
Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication regarding progress, schedule, costs, outstanding issues, and required decisions.
Monitor project progress and proactively address delays, coordination conflicts, material shortages, and other potential obstacles.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, approved submittals, applicable codes, and company quality standards.
Financial Management and Profitability
Take ownership of the financial performance and profitability of assigned projects.
Establish project budgets and monitor actual costs against estimated labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Prepare regular cost-to-complete projections, labor forecasts, and job profitability reports.
Review labor productivity and coordinate with field leadership to address budget variances and improve performance.
Identify, document, price, and track change orders to ensure additional work is properly authorized and compensated.
Review subcontractor invoices, vendor invoices, progress billings, and project cost reports for accuracy.
Prepare monthly billings and maintain accurate documentation to support timely payment.
Identify potential cost overruns early and develop corrective action plans.
Maintain accurate records of committed costs, pending changes, approved changes, and projected final costs.
HVAC and Mechanical Coordination
Review HVAC drawings and specifications for constructability, scope gaps, conflicts, and coordination issues.
Coordinate mechanical systems with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and architectural trades.
Manage equipment and material submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and approval tracking.
Coordinate procurement of rooftop units, air-handling units, exhaust fans, pumps, piping, ductwork, controls, and other HVAC-related equipment and materials.
Track long-lead equipment and ensure deliveries align with construction schedules and site readiness.
Coordinate ductwork fabrication, piping installation, equipment setting, controls integration, and startup requirements.
Work with field supervisors to resolve installation challenges and minimize rework.
Coordinate testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), equipment startup, controls integration, commissioning, and inspections.
Ensure required operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, and closeout documents are completed.
Field Leadership and Scheduling
Work closely with project superintendents, foremen, and field crews to maintain schedule and labor efficiency.
Monitor manpower requirements, installation progress, and upcoming work activities.
Participate in jobsite meetings, schedule reviews, coordination meetings, and progress walks.
Ensure field teams have the information, approved submittals, materials, and equipment necessary to perform their work.
Support safe work practices and compliance with company policies, jobsite safety requirements, and…