HVAC Project Manager

Role Description

This role is central to the growth of AER Systems. You will be the first dedicated Project Manager (PM) on staff, building the project management function alongside a hands-on CEO and Director of Operations.

Your primary focus will be executing two active prevailing wage, multifamily HVAC projects:

• San Ysidro, CA: 103-unit multifamily residential development across two sites. Full HVAC scope includes ductwork, line sets, rough-in and finish work, split systems, and thermostat-level controls.
• San Diego, CA: Seven-story multifamily development with commercial components. You will manage this project in parallel with San Ysidro once it is active (est. Jan 27).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager on commercial or multifamily construction projects.
• Procore — must be genuinely proficient.
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) for drafting, research, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, procurement, and GC relationships independently.
• Experience writing and pricing change orders.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable with prevailing wage projects or willing to learn.
• Based in or willing to work in San Diego County; travel to project sites required.

Requirements

• HVAC, mechanical, or MEP trade background is strongly preferred.
• Multifamily residential project experience.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with California DIR prevailing wage requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Company Description

AER Systems LLC is a small, fast-growing open-shop HVAC and mechanical contractor headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. We are SDVOSB and DVBE certified and built on a foundation of doing things right — strong processes, clear communication, and a serious commitment to our people and our clients.

We operate like a modern company, using AI tools actively across estimating, documentation, and operations. We invest in technology that makes our people faster and more effective.

We are a technology-forward contractor in an industry that has been slow to adopt it, which is a deliberate competitive advantage for us.