Project Manager - HVAC Equipment

Project Manager HVAC Equipment Mostly remote (2 in office meetings a month in Denver and 15% travel in Colorado)Position OverviewWe are seeking a technically strong Project Manager with HVAC equipment engineering expertise to lead the delivery of complex equipment and waterside systems from concept through manufacturing, installation and commissioning. The role combines project management, applications engineering and client consulting: managing schedules, budgets and cross-functional teams while ensuring HVAC equipment and waterside designs meet performance, code and quality requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead multiple equipment and waterside HVAC projects through full lifecycle: requirements, design, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning.Develop and review HVAC equipment specifications (chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling towers, related controls) and waterside piping/system designs to meet performance and efficiency targets.Serve as the primary client contact for technical consulting and applications engineering, translating client requirements into robust HVAC equipment solutions.Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, field service) to meet schedule, cost and quality milestones.Manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers and change control; report status to stakeholders and implement corrective actions as needed.Oversee vendor selection, bid evaluations, contract technical clarifications and factory acceptance testing (FAT).Support commissioning, start-up and performance testing on site and resolve field issues with timely root-cause analysis and corrective measures.Ensure designs and project deliverables comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE) and internal quality procedures.Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing handoff, testing protocols and post-delivery support to improve reliability and customer satisfaction.Prepare technical proposals, project documentation, and deliver clear handover documentation for operations and maintenance teams.QualificationsBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; Masters degree a plus.5+ years of combined project management and HVAC equipment engineering experience, including hands-on work with waterside systems (pumps, piping, chillers, heat exchangers, cooling towers).Proven experience in manufacturing environments and with vendor management for mechanical equipment.Experience in consulting or applications engineering roles, translating client needs into product and system specifications.Strong knowledge of HVAC design principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and applicable codes/standards (e.g., ASHRAE).Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit), HVAC modeling/simulation tools, and project management software (MS Project, Primavera or equivalent).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams and present technical information to clients and senior management.Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and project locations for FATs, commissioning and client meetings.BenefitsBonusMedical, dental, vision