Project Manager COMMERCIAL HVAC

Trueline • Full-time • Greensboro, North Carolina, United States • 2w ago

An established commercial HVAC contractor with more than 40 years of industry experience, 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

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.