Project Manager - HVAC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $130,000-168,000 + Bonus

Manpower is partnering with a growing, well-established mechanical contractor to hire a Commercial HVAC Project Manager .

This is a high-impact role supporting large-scale commercial projects , including data centers, healthcare facilities, corporate campuses, and educational buildings .

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in HVAC/mechanical construction , is comfortable in design-build environments , and can confidently manage projects from preconstruction through execution .

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects
• Lead day-to-day project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Perform estimating, proposal development, and scope definition for new opportunities
• Participate in design-build collaboration , including conceptual design input
• Coordinate with internal teams including engineering, construction, purchasing, and accounting
• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Manage project financials, including budget forecasting and cost controls
• Prepare and manage contracts, change orders, proposals, and project documentation
• Ensure projects meet schedule, quality, and profitability targets

• 5+ years of experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing construction
• Strong background in:
  • Design-build project environments
  • Estimating and project costing (non-negotiable)
• Experience managing tenant improvement and/or ground-up construction projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across GCs, clients, and internal teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related field
• Experience working on:
  • Data centers
  • Healthcare or large commercial facilities
• Background with union environments or mechanical contractors
• Advanced education (MBA/PE) a plus, but not required

• Competitive benefits package
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to work on large, high-visibility commercial projects
• Established company with a strong pipeline and backlog
• Collaborative, high-energy culture that values personality and teamwork
• Long-term career growth within a stable and expanding organization
• Competitive compensation aligned to experience and project scope

If you’re an experienced HVAC Project Manager with strong estimating and design-build experience, we’d love to connect.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.