HVAC Project Manager

HVAC Project Manager

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NextPlay Jobs is happy to partner with a well-established organization with over a century of continuous operation is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join its team in the Northwest Chicago suburbs . This company delivers complex HVAC projects across a variety of environments and continues to grow its presence nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract scope, buy-outs, and prepare purchase orders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Oversee project organization, estimating, scheduling, execution, and closeout across multiple HVAC projects
• Manage financial aspects of projects including forecasting, manpower planning, job cost tracking, and monthly billings
• Monitor installations to ensure work aligns with company standards and project specifications
• Communicate project status, changes, schedules, and expectations clearly and professionally
• Manage scope of work, pricing, approvals, change orders, and issue resolution
• Partner closely with field staff to assess workload, manpower needs, and job status
• Follow up with stakeholders throughout project execution to ensure satisfaction
• Proactively communicate risks, challenges, and successes to leadership
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure timely release of equipment and materials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HVAC experience (project management, estimating, and/or field experience)
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of construction processes including RFIs, RFPs, and change orders
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes
• Proficiency with Autodesk, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and technical schematics
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed

Benefits

This role is benefits-eligible and includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) plan, employee ownership participation, and life insurance. Benefits are provided in accordance with plan and policy documents.