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Title: HVAC Project Manager
Location: Columbus, OH
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Our client, a leading MEP contractor, is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join their team in Columbus, OH. This is an immediate, full-time opportunity for a driven professional who can successfully manage complex HVAC projects from planning through completion.
Position Summary
The HVAC Project Manager is responsible for organizing, managing, and executing HVAC construction projects while ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and budget control. This role works closely with field teams, coordinators, and other trades to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist project coordinators with critical layouts, manpower planning, and look-ahead schedules
• Develop detailed HVAC duct and equipment layout drawings using 2D CAD and Bluebeam for project execution and BIM coordination
• Attend and actively participate in weekly jobsite meetings
• Manage project costs using estimates and approved budgets
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, including task sequencing and durations
• Review, process, and track HVAC submittals (ductwork, equipment, air devices, etc.)
• Create, submit, and manage RFIs
• Prepare cost estimates for change orders and scope adjustments
• Generate monthly billings based on project progress and incurred costs
• Perform additional duties as required to support project success
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of HVAC industry experience
• At least 2 years of experience as a Foreman, Superintendent, or in a similar leadership role
• Proven direct supervision experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Travel Requirements
• Up to 50% travel within a 2-hour radius of Columbus, OH