Project Manager COMMERCIAL HVAC

Trueline

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in managing commercial HVAC or comparable construction projects
  • Proven ability to independently manage complex projects from start to finish
  • Expertise in project financials, cost control, and margin management
  • Experience collaborating with contractors, subcontractors, and project teams
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents and contracts
  • Strong understanding of submittal processes and project coordination
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial HVAC projects from kickoff to completion
  • Coordinate with contractors, owners, and subcontractors to ensure project adherence to schedule
  • Monitor project financials and maintain budget discipline
  • Collaborate with estimating and field leadership for seamless project execution
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of commercial opportunities
  • Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Provide market insights on competitors and factors impacting growth

Benefits

  • Lucrative performance-based bonus tied to project success
  • Comprehensive medical coverage with substantial employer contribution
  • Generous 401(k) match program
  • Paid vacation and company holidays
  • Ownership opportunity in market expansion
  • Visible impact by establishing a new market
  • Clear pathway to broader operational leadership roles
  • Long-standing industry reputation for quality and reliability
  • Direct involvement with senior leadership and operational teams
  • Capability for in-house fabrication supporting project needs
Full Job Description
is seeking a Commercial Project Manager in the Greensboro, NC area to join their team. This is a high-ownership opportunity for a commercial construction professional who can successfully manage complex HVAC projects while helping establish the company's presence in the Raleigh-Triangle market.

What You'll Do as the Commercial Project Manager:
  • Manage commercial HVAC projects from kickoff through completion, including staffing, logistics, quality control, submittals, equipment procurement, and BIM coordination
  • Coordinate with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, field teams, and internal leadership to keep projects on schedule and within budget
  • Manage project financials, monitor costs, and protect profitability through disciplined change order and cost management
  • Work closely with estimating and field leadership to ensure smooth project execution and successful project turnover
  • Estimate smaller commercial projects when needed, generally those under $100,000
  • Help establish the company's presence in the Raleigh-Triangle market by identifying strong general contractor, developer, and end-user relationships
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities
  • Build relationships with decision-makers and become a trusted local partner for future projects
  • Provide market intelligence regarding competitors, labor availability, wage dynamics, permitting, and other factors impacting regional growth
  • Help deliver the company's first projects in new markets with a high level of quality and professionalism
  • Represent the company in the field and within the commercial construction community
  • Contribute to the long-term development of a new market with a clear path toward broader operational leadership

Must-Haves as the Commercial Project Manager:
  • 5+ years of experience managing commercial HVAC, mechanical, or comparable commercial construction projects
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex commercial projects from start to finish
  • Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, change orders, and margin management
  • Experience coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, field teams, and other project stakeholders
  • Ability to read and interpret commercial construction documents and contracts
  • Strong knowledge of submittal processes and project coordination
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to take initiative and operate independently without needing constant direction
  • Willingness to spend significant time in the field and build relationships throughout the commercial construction market

Nice-to-Haves as the Commercial Project Manager:
  • Experience with BIM coordination and commercial HVAC project delivery
  • Experience working across multiple phases of commercial construction
  • Existing relationships with general contractors, developers, or commercial construction stakeholders in the Raleigh-Triangle market
  • Experience helping establish a new territory, market, or business line
  • NC HVAC licensure or willingness to obtain applicable credentials
  • Experience with education, K-12, university, or government construction projects
  • Experience managing projects in the Greensboro, Winston-Salem, or broader Triad markets

Our Client Offers:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Lucrative performance-based bonus structure tied to the successful execution and profitability of the projects you manage
  • Comprehensive medical coverage, with the company paying at least 75% of the employee premium on the base health plan
  • Competitive 401(k) program with a generous employer match - 100% on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%
  • Paid vacation and company holidays
  • Opportunity to take ownership of a major market expansion initiative
  • Ability to build a visible and meaningful accomplishment by helping establish a new market
  • Long-term path toward broader operational leadership as the company grows
  • Opportunity to work with an established commercial HVAC subcontractor with more than 40 years of industry experience
  • Strong reputation for quality execution, reliability, and customer service
  • In-house sheet metal fabrication capabilities supporting complex commercial mechanical projects
  • Direct partnership with senior leadership and field operations
  • Opportunity to help shape the company's long-term presence in the Raleigh-Triangle market

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