Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer

Are you a senior construction professional ready to lead HVAC execution on a high-profile pharmaceutical project? We’re looking for an experienced HVAC Construction Lead to take ownership of field supervision, contractor coordination, and delivery of HVAC systems across a complex, highly regulated facility.

This is a key site QA/QC role where your ability to supervise teams, drive installation quality, and lead systems through testing and turnover will be critical to project success.

• Act as the QA/QC engineer for all HVAC construction activities, with a strong focus on supervision, coordination, and delivery
• Oversee and direct HVAC engineers, foremen, and subcontractors across multiple work fronts
• Plan, sequence, and manage HVAC installation works including ductwork, air handling units (AHUs), chillers, piping interfaces, and cleanroom systems
• Drive safe, compliant, and high-quality installation practices across all HVAC scopes
• Lead system completion efforts including walkdowns, punch management, and turnover readiness
• Coordinate closely with CSA, piping, E&I, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration and system handover
• Review and interpret HVAC drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documentation
• Provide technical guidance and field leadership to resolve installation issues, clashes, and sequencing challenges
• Oversee pre-commissioning activities including pressure testing, balancing readiness, and system preparation
• Ensure accurate reporting of progress, system status, and turnover documentation
• Support client walkdowns, inspections, and final HVAC system handover

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC construction within industrial or life sciences projects
• Proven track record in a senior supervisory or construction lead role
• Strong background supervising HVAC systems installation (ductwork, mechanical equipment, cleanroom/HVAC systems)
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through testing, commissioning, and turnover phases
• Solid understanding of systemization, air systems balancing, and commissioning interfaces
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and subcontractor management skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Experience enforcing safety, quality, and productivity standards on complex job sites

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated project experience
• Experience with cleanroom HVAC systems, GMP environments, and critical air systems
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification (CQV), and system turnover processes
• Background on large-scale, fast-paced, multi-discipline construction programs