Commercial HVAC Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

MechanAir

$105K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years of commercial HVAC or mechanical construction project management experience
  • Proven experience managing budgets and schedules
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, drawings, and contracts
  • Experience in forecasting costs and protecting project margins
  • Proficiency in Procore or similar project management software
  • Ability to handle multiple HVAC construction projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Manage HVAC and mechanical construction projects from award to closeout
  • Protect gross margin through effective cost control and forecasting
  • Maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections
  • Enforce contractual scope and manage change requests
  • Coordinate with field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Lead OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meetings
  • Ensure jobsite safety compliance and accurate documentation within Procore

Benefits

  • Stable project backlog ensuring continuous work
  • Clear Delegation of Authority structure enhancing decision-making
  • Professional operations leadership fostering team development
  • Safety-first culture prioritizing employee well-being
  • Support from the enterprise level without corporate bureaucracy
Full Job Description
HVAC Project Manager - Commercial Mechanical Construction

State Mechanical Services (Powered by MechanAir)
Aurora, IL | Chicagoland Projects
$105,000 - $130,000 Base Salary

State Mechanical Services is hiring an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical construction projects across the Chicagoland market. If you are a disciplined Mechanical Project Manager who protects margin, drives schedule performance, and thrives in a structured environment, this role offers stability, authority clarity, and enterprise-level support.

What You'll Do

As a Commercial HVAC Project Manager, you will:
  • Manage HVAC and mechanical construction projects from award through closeout
  • Protect gross margin through cost control and disciplined forecasting
  • Maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections
  • Enforce contractual scope and structured change management
  • Coordinate field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Lead owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meetings
  • Ensure documentation accuracy within Procore
  • Reinforce jobsite safety compliance

Success means predictable project performance, strong documentation, and clean financial execution.

What You Bring
  • 3-7 years of commercial HVAC or mechanical construction project management experience
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and construction schedules
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, drawings, and contracts
  • Experience forecasting costs and protecting project margin
  • Proficiency in Procore or comparable PM systems
  • Ability to manage multiple HVAC construction projects simultaneously

Union mechanical construction experience is a plus.

Compensation & Stability

Base Salary: $105,000 - $130,000, based on experience and project complexity.
  • Stable backlog
  • Clear Delegation of Authority structure
  • Professional operations leadership
  • Safety-first culture
  • Enterprise support without corporate bureaucracy


If you're searching for a Mechanical Construction Project Manager role where accountability is clear and execution matters, we'd like to connect.

Apply today to join one of Chicagoland's disciplined commercial HVAC contractors.

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