Senior Mechanical Project Manager (HVAC)

Pay: $138,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established, employee-focused organization with a long history of delivering complex commercial mechanical projects.
• Lead high-profile HVAC projects from business development through project execution.
• Enjoy significant autonomy while building and growing your own client relationships.
• Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values long-term career growth.
• Work on technically challenging commercial and industrial projects with substantial impact.
• Opportunity to mentor others and help shape the future of a growing project management team.
• Competitive bonus potential and strong long-term career advancement opportunities.

Location:

Pasadena, CA – On-site. Enjoy working alongside an experienced leadership team while staying closely connected to customers, field operations, and major commercial projects throughout Southern California.

Note:

Candidates must have 8 years of directly relevant HVAC mechanical contracting project management, estimating, or design experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related field), and experience developing business. Local Southern California candidates are strongly preferred due to the business development responsibilities of this role.

About Us

We are an established leader in commercial mechanical construction, delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, and building systems solutions for complex commercial and industrial projects. Our team combines technical expertise with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where long-term careers are built and employees make a meaningful impact every day. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Develop and grow client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Manage commercial HVAC mechanical projects from initial concept through closeout.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, budgets, forecasts, and contract documentation.
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, cost control, billing, and change orders.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, accounting, construction, and field operations.
• Lead customer meetings and maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manage project schedules and installation sequencing with field leadership.
• Mentor project management and sales team members while supporting recruiting and team development.
• Ensure successful project execution while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvements in estimating, engineering, and project delivery processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of commercial HVAC mechanical contracting experience in project management, estimating, design, or a combination.
• Experience managing HVAC projects ranging from approximately $50K to large-scale commercial projects.
• Proven business development and client relationship experience.
• Strong financial management, estimating, and contract administration skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with construction software such as Bluebeam, Smartsheet, FastEst, BidTracer, IFS, JDE, or similar is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values ownership, integrity, collaboration, and long-term success. We empower experienced professionals with the autonomy to build lasting client relationships, lead impactful projects, and influence business growth. If you're looking for a company where your expertise is trusted and your contributions are recognized, you'll thrive here.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance