Project Manager - AIR Control Concepts

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Location: Norfolk VA

Salary Range: $100-135k annually DOE plus bonus incentive

FLSA Status: Exempt

About AIR:

AIR Control Concepts is a leading commercial HVAC, electrical, and building solutions platform comprised of more than 60 operating companies across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Through our family of best-in-class businesses, we provide engineered solutions, HVAC equipment, controls, service, building automation, and lifecycle support to customers across numerous verticals, including commercial, healthcare, industrial, education, data center, and institutional markets. Backed by Blackstone and headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, AIR is building a more connected, capable, and forward-looking industry. As we continue to expand, safety remains one of our core values and a critical component of our operational excellence.

Check out our website: AIR Control Concepts | HVAC Partnerships, Growth & Support Across North America

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager in the Norfolk VA area to support the development and execution of commercial HVAC oppurtunities. This role combines technical estimating, sales support, project management, and financial ownership.

The Project Manager will work with Sales during the opportunity-development stage to perform site assessments, develop scopes of work, prepare estimates, and identify project risks. Following award, the Project Manager will own the project through planning, procurement, field execution, commissioning, customer turnover, and closeout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with Sales to develop commercial HVAC project opportunities.
• Perform site surveys and evaluate existing conditions, constructability, access, schedule, and project risk.
• Develop clear scopes of work, assumptions, exclusions, and customer responsibilities.
• Prepare estimates covering equipment, materials, labor, subcontractors, controls, electrical, rigging, insulation, travel, commissioning, and other project costs.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and equipment requirements.
• Develop project schedules, procurement plans, manpower requirements, and execution strategies.
• Manage awarded projects from Sales turnover through final closeout.
• Coordinate Field Superintendents, Technicians, subcontractors, vendors, equipment deliveries, startup, TAB, controls, and commissioning.
• Manage project budgets, labor performance, committed costs, forecasting, change orders, billing support, and cost-to-complete.
• Maintain customer communication and resolve technical, schedule, and field coordination issues.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, meet quality expectations, and achieve financial objectives.

Experience and Requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC project management, estimating, construction management, field supervision, or related mechanical experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment and systems including RTUs, split systems, VRF/VRV, chillers, boilers, pumps, hydronics, piping, ductwork, controls, and system integration.
• Experience developing HVAC estimates and detailed scopes of work.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, equipment schedules, submittals, and sequences of operation.
• Understanding of subcontracted trades associated with HVAC projects, including electrical, controls, insulation, rigging, structural, plumbing, roofing, and TAB.
• Strong project financial management, forecasting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• OSHA 30 preferred.

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.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.

The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.