Project Manager - AIR Control Concepts
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Location: Elkridge MD
Operating Company: Hobbs & Associates
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $60,000-$80,000
About:
Hobbs & Associates - A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.
Hobbs & Associates specializes in providing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and engineering services to commercial and industrial building contractors, architectural design firms, and business owners. Our collaborative approach helps bring lasting community infrastructure to life, including schools, universities, hospitals, military and municipal buildings, entertainment venues, hotels, and multi-family residences.
Check out our website: Hobbs & Associates
Job Description:
As a Project Manager, this individual will be responsible for coordinating submittals, equipment selection, pricing, and ship dates for each assigned project. A Project Manager must have the ability to learn new skills and knowledge about Designed HVAC systems and the related HVAC Equipment, Air Distribution and Hydronics in the context of project management. Must be detailed and customer service oriented along with having excellent organizational skills. Position requires a high level of oral and written correspondence with the Sales Team, Customers and Manufacturers to ensure timely completion of assigned projects while maintaining customer satisfaction. Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced & high-volume environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Optimize the project through the stages of product selection, specifications, plans, estimates, proposals, value engineering and redesigns.
- Manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
- Manage project costs ensuring targeted project performance is achieved.
- Align project schedules and deliverable deadlines to customers’ project milestones
- Communicate with owners, architects, MEP Consultants and General, Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Contractors
- Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers and manufacturers
- Investigate concerns, implement corrective action and communicate with customers and co-workers as necessary to maximize customer satisfaction
- Read, understand and interpret building plans & specifications
- Generate and submit submittals to consulting engineer
- Create and maintain job files for each project throughout its duration
- Organize project related data for order entry
- Assist with distribution and receipt of submittals
- Track ship dates and shipments to delivery; communicates with customers regarding updates
- Communicate effectively with team members, customers and factories concerning details of project
- Generate equipment selections during project execution as needed.
- Generate additional quotes as needed during project execution.
- Respond to and track IOM & Submittal requests
- Collaborate regularly with Parts, Service (for equipment start-up, functional testing, and commissioning purposes), and Accounting (invoicing coordination); prepare reports regularly
Experience and Requirements:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years in a project admin / project management role; or related experience
- Mechanical Contracting with emphasis on HVAC Equipment, Engineering or Construction industry experience preferred
- Excellent initiative, and interpersonal communications skills and a demonstrated ability to influence others
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, deal with conflict and ambiguity and manage high volume projects
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
- Financial Security - 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance - Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Professional Development - Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.
Air Control Concepts & Hobbs & Associates are Equal Opportunity Employers.