Senior Project Manager - HVAC Projects

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - HVAC Projects to lead the execution and delivery of large-scale HVAC projects across commercial buildings, data centers, healthcare facilities, industrial plants, airports, metro infrastructure, and mission-critical environments. The role is responsible for project planning, engineering coordination, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, installation, commissioning, and successful project delivery within schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage end-to-end HVAC project lifecycle from project kickoff through commissioning and handover.

• Lead project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and execution strategy.

• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budget, and contractual commitments.

• Monitor project progress through milestones, dashboards, and periodic reviews.

Technical Leadership

• Oversee engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning of: Central Chiller Plants Air-Cooled & Water-Cooled Chillers AHUs, FCUs, VAV Systems VRF/VRV Systems Ventilation & Exhaust Systems Precision Air Conditioning Systems Data Center Cooling Solutions Building Management System (BMS) Integration

• Review HVAC designs, load calculations, equipment selections, shop drawings, and technical submittals.

• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, SMACNA, NBC, and client specifications.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and profitability.

• Track project revenue, billing milestones, change orders, claims, and variations.

• Drive productivity improvements while maintaining quality and safety standards.

• Support tendering and estimation teams during project acquisition.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface for customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Manage client expectations and resolve technical or commercial escalations.

• Conduct project review meetings and provide status reports to leadership.

Team Leadership

• Lead Project Managers, Project Engineers, Site Managers, Commissioning Engineers, and subcontractors.

• Ensure effective workforce planning and contractor management.

• Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in large-scale HVAC project execution.

• Hands-on knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, VRF systems, ducting, piping, and controls.

• Experience with HVAC integration through BMS/IBMS platforms.

• Proficiency in project planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.

• Strong commercial acumen with P&L responsibility.

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.