Mechanical Project Manager - Commercial HVAC

An established commercial mechanical contractor in Orange County is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through installation and final closeout. The ideal candidate has a strong commercial mechanical contracting background and hands-on ownership of budgets, schedules, field operations, subcontractors, and client relationships.

This role suits a results-driven professional who can manage every facet of project execution, solve field challenges, control costs, and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial HVAC and mechanical projects from planning and estimating handoff through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Build and maintain schedules, budgets, cost projections, and labor plans for timely, profitable delivery.
• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to maintain productivity, quality, and jobsite safety.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and equipment selections to catch issues and resolve scope discrepancies.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, procurement, and project documentation throughout construction.
• Track job costs, labor hours, material expenses, and subcontractor costs, taking corrective action when projects drift from budget.
• Maintain clear communication with general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, equipment deliveries, system startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Oversee punch lists, warranty documentation, turnover, and final closeout.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical contracting, or commercial mechanical construction.
• Proven ability to independently manage commercial mechanical projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, mechanical installations, drawings, specifications, and field operations.
• Experience managing budgets, job costing, scheduling, RFIs, change orders, and subcontractor performance.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications and resolve technical issues.
• Experience working directly with general contractors, owners, engineers, and inspectors on commercial projects.
• Proficiency with construction project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Required: direct commercial HVAC or mechanical contracting experience. Residential-only HVAC experience will not qualify.