Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position OverviewIn this role, the HVAC Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of HVAC projects - from initial proposal to final delivery - ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes. This role drives client satisfaction, manages trusting relationships, develops project estimates, coordinates internal and subcontractor teams, and ensures adherence to Yale's safety and performance standards. Key responsibilities include:
Sales & Business Development
- Drive business growth through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship-building with commercial and industrial clients.
- Prepare and deliver proposals, estimates, and presentations for HVAC projects, including system design and equipment selection.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to secure project commitments.
- Identify customer needs to propose customized HVAC solutions that align with budgets and timelines.
Project Management
- Lead projects from sale through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
- Develop detailed project plans and track progress through milestones.
- Coordinate with engineers, installers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
- Manage documentation - contracts, change orders, budgets, and project reports.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, safety standards, and building codes.
Customer Relationship Management
- Maintain long-term client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
- Provide post-installation support and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities for value-added services or system upgrades.
Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with engineers, service technicians, millwrights and admin staff to ensure alignment and quality.
- Mentor junior staff and share technical and sales best practices.
- Stay current on HVAC technologies and trends through ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Qualifications - 3-5 years' experience in HVAC sales, project management, or related mechanical contracting field.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, HVAC design, or related field (or relevant experience) is preferred.
- Certifications are a plus - e.g., P.E., E.I.T., HVAC certifications.
- Proven success managing HVAC projects from start to finish.
- Knowledge of HVAC design, installation, and mechanical systems, including airside, chilled water, steam and heating systems.
- Familiarity with project management tools and CRM platforms.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Professional, respectful presence on the phone, via electronic communications, and physically in the office.
- Must pass a criminal history background check.
Physical & Mental Demands This role requires regular mobility. While performing the duties of the job, you may need the:
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer or handling dispatch communications.
- Ability to talk, hear, and communicate clearly.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to type, handle paperwork, operate office equipment, and use a telephone.
- Capacity for critical thinking and decision-making under time-sensitive conditions.
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when handling urgent service requests or challenging situations.
- Occasionally stand, stoop, walk kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Reach and use hands to handle, carry and utilize tools or materials.
- Use close vision and adjust focus as needed.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary & BenefitsThis is a salaried, exempt role, paying at an annual gross range between $100K - $115K, depending on experience, plus a commission & bonus program. Also, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, ancillary programs, such as life and disability, an employer-matched 401K, ongoing training and safety programs.
Salary Description
$100,000- $115,000
