Project Manager

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 opportunities. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AIR Control Concepts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, AIR Control Concepts does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future.