About this role
About the Company
Our client is a leading mechanical construction and building systems contractor with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering complex, high-quality HVAC and mechanical projects. The organization is known for its disciplined project execution, safety-first culture, and commitment to developing strong project leadership talent. With continued growth across multiple markets, the company is seeking experienced project leaders to manage large, technically demanding projects.
About the Position
The Senior HVAC Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role manages field staff, subcontractors, and vendor performance while ensuring full compliance with contract documents, budgets, schedules, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Serving as a key point of leadership and communication, the Senior Project Manager works closely with clients, internal teams, and external partners to coordinate construction activities, monitor project financial performance, and drive profitable project outcomes. This position requires regular travel to active jobsites and company offices.
Healthcare construction experience is strongly preferred due to the technical complexity and regulatory environment of many assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical construction projects or support senior leadership on large, complex projects
- Lead and coordinate field staff, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure performance and compliance
- Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents, budgets, schedules, and safety requirements
- Oversee project coordination, scheduling, and construction activities
- Monitor project accounting, cost controls, and overall profitability
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, and community officials
- Lead and develop project teams in alignment with the company’s leadership model and operating principles
- Travel regularly to assigned jobsites and company offices as required
Requirements
- Meets one of the following education/experience criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or
- Minimum of five years of mechanical field trade experience, training, or education, or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 10 years of mechanical construction project management experience, directly overseeing mechanical construction work
- Healthcare construction experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive base salary ($130K–$140K)
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile mechanical projects within a stable and growing organization
Other facts
About Kimmel & Associates
Kimmel & Associates was formed in 1981 with the goal of providing service-oriented executive search to a group of specialized industries. Since then, we have become the largest industry-specific executive search firm in North America. For more than 40 years, we have been committed to exceeding expectations and providing unparalleled service through dedication, honesty, and stewardship—it’s the Kimmel Standard. Here are the industries we serve: construction (all sectors), renewable & sustainable infrastructure, supply chain, waste & recycling, and automotive.
An Unmatched Commitment to Service
Kimmel & Associates was founded on the principle of serving. We believe that helping people and companies to prosper is our calling, and we are certain that helping companies attract the right people at the right time is how we can serve best. Kimmel employees follow this calling in the community as well, through our Kimmel Goodwill Program, our in-house volunteer network.
Why Kimmel?
Kimmel & Associates has been recognized as the industry leader in executive search for the industries we serve. We partner with clients to become their agents and advocates in the marketplace. We know the right job at the right time changes a candidate’s future, and the right candidate at the right time changes a company’s future. We’ve helped thousands of professionals grow their careers. We recruit. We really recruit.
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What you'll do
- The Senior HVAC Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This includes managing field staff, subcontractors, and vendor performance while ensuring compliance with contract documents, budgets, schedules, and safety standards.
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