Commercial HVAC Project Manager (Cost Estimator)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for commercial HVAC projects using software like HeavyBid and ProCore.
• Review blueprints, schematics, and contracts to develop project scopes and cost analyses.
• Cover with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to clarify requirements.
• Develop project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar tools for timely delivery.
• Manage project execution, including procurement, subcontractor coordination, and site supervision.
• Oversee site activities to ensure safety, quality, and timeline adherence.
• Track progress, change orders, and documentation with construction management software.
• Estimate material quantities and labor from blueprints and schematics.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and verify compliance.
• Foster team communication for smooth project flow.
• Handle contracts, change orders, and procurement with detailed records.

Technical Skills

• Proven commercial HVAC estimating and project management experience.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or P3 for scheduling.
• Expertise in reading, interpreting, and analyzing blueprints, schematics, plans, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on construction management, including site supervision and trade coordination.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam for document review and ProCore for collaboration.

Functional Skills

• Strong time management to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Contract management, procurement, and change order handling.
• Site layout planning knowledge (Civil 3D a plus).
• Estimating software experience (HeavyBid highly desirable).

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent communication for clients, teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Social, outgoing personality.

Must-Haves

• Commercial HVAC experience.
• Bluebeam and ProCore proficiency.
• Blueprint/plan reading and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Civil 3D knowledge.
• HeavyBid experience.
• Leadership ability.

Benefits

401(k), company truck, health insurance, paid time off.