Senior HVAC Mechanical Project Manager

Kimmel & Associates • Full-time • Omaha, Nebraska, United States • $130k - $140k / year • 1w ago

About the Company

Our client is a leading mechanical construction and building systems contractor with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering complex, high-quality HVAC and mechanical projects. The organization is known for its disciplined project execution, safety-first culture, and commitment to developing strong project leadership talent. With continued growth across multiple markets, the company is seeking experienced project leaders to manage large, technically demanding projects.

About the Position

The Senior HVAC Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role manages field staff, subcontractors, and vendor performance while ensuring full compliance with contract documents, budgets, schedules, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Serving as a key point of leadership and communication, the Senior Project Manager works closely with clients, internal teams, and external partners to coordinate construction activities, monitor project financial performance, and drive profitable project outcomes. This position requires regular travel to active jobsites and company offices.

Healthcare construction experience is strongly preferred due to the technical complexity and regulatory environment of many assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage mechanical construction projects or support senior leadership on large, complex projects
Lead and coordinate field staff, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure performance and compliance
Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents, budgets, schedules, and safety requirements
Oversee project coordination, scheduling, and construction activities
Monitor project accounting, cost controls, and overall profitability
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, and community officials
Lead and develop project teams in alignment with the company’s leadership model and operating principles
Travel regularly to assigned jobsites and company offices as required

Requirements

Meets one of the following education/experience criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or
- Minimum of five years of mechanical field trade experience, training, or education, or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 10 years of mechanical construction project management experience, directly overseeing mechanical construction work
Healthcare construction experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive base salary ($130K–$140K)
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement plan options
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile mechanical projects within a stable and growing organization