Senior Project Manager - Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Construction
AlphaX · Garner, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects simultaneously from preconstruction through final closeout
- Manage field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal staff across multiple active job sites
- Oversee complex HVAC systems, piping scopes, and mechanical installations with strong technical understanding
- Drive project schedules, cost control, forecasting, and overall project execution
- Proactively identify and resolve project risks, coordination issues, and field challenges before they impact project outcomes
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and company leadership
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents to support accurate field execution
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead procurement strategy, subcontractor coordination, and material/equipment planning
- Conduct jobsite visits to monitor project progress, quality, scheduling, safety, and field coordination
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience managing commercial HVAC or mechanical construction projects
- Strong background in commercial HVAC systems required — residential-only experience will not be considered
- Experience working for a mechanical contractor, HVAC subcontractor, or design-build mechanical firm required
- Prominent ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing field teams and subcontractors within hands-on contractor environments
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and construction specifications
- Working knowledge of project scheduling and cost control software including Microsoft Project or similar platforms
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, hands-on small-company contractor environment
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health insurance and benefits package
Retirement plan options
Paid time off
Additional company-sponsored benefit programs