About this role
Mechanical HVAC Project Manager
Own Major Mechanical Construction Projects. Not Just Coordinate Them.
Most project management jobs talk about schedules. This one is about ownership . We're partnering with a leading employee-owned mechanical construction contractor that is delivering some of the most visible HVAC and infrastructure work in Southern California. The team is looking for a Mechanical HVAC Project Manageror a high-potential Assistant PM or Senior Project Engineer ready for the next stepwho understands how mechanical contractors actually deliver projects in the field.
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What Makes This Opportunity Different?
This isn't an owner's representative role. This isn't a facilities or maintenance position. This isn't a consultant or design-only environment. We're looking for someone who has worked directly for a mechanical contractor and understands what it takes to move a project from buyout through closeout while balancing field operations, project financials, schedules, procurement, and client expectations.
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What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading or supporting complex HVAC and mechanical construction projects
- Managing project budgets, forecasting, job costing, and cost-to-complete reporting
- Supporting equipment buyout and procurement activities
- Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration
- Coordinating with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and field teams
- Driving schedule execution and mitigating project risk
- Building strong relationships across operations, field leadership, and customers
- Supporting multiple active projects simultaneously in a fast-paced construction environment
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Who Thrives Here
You might be a fit if you are: Mechanical Project Manager Assistant Project Manager already taking on PM responsibilities Senior Project Engineer who is managing procurement, RFIs, submittals, forecasting, and portions of project execution A hands-on construction professional with growing ownership of mechanical scopes and project deliverables
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Backgrounds We Love
Experience working directly for HVAC or mechanical subcontractors. The strongest candidates understand contractor-side execution, field operations, labor coordination, procurement, change orders, and project profitability.
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Preferred Project Experience
Experience supporting or managing any of the following is highly attractive:
- Chilled water systems
- Chiller plants
- Central utility plants (CUP)
- Central plants
- District energy systems
- Hospital utility infrastructure
- Airport mechanical systems
- Mission-critical HVAC infrastructure
- Large mechanical retrofit and modernization projects
Direct CUP experience is preferred but not required if you've owned comparable mechanical infrastructure work.
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What We're Looking For
You should be able to discuss experience with some or all of the following:
- Mechanical construction project execution
- Procurement and equipment buyout
- Job costing and forecasting
- Cost-to-complete reporting
- Change-order management
- Schedule management
- RFIs and submittals
- Field coordination
- Union construction environments
- Mechanical system installation and construction sequencing
Project complexity and ownership matter more than title alone. Candidates on a strong PM trajectory are encouraged to apply.
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What's In It For You?
🏗 Long-term backlog of high-profile mechanical construction projects 📈 Clear growth path into increased project ownership and Senior leadership 💰 Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and strong career development 🚗 Vehicle allowance and project-site mobility support 🤝 Collaborative, field-driven culture where execution matters 📍 Southern California | On-Site / Project-Based
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Interested?
If you've built your career on the mechanical subcontractor side of construction and are ready to take ownership of major HVAC and infrastructure projects, we'd love to connect. Apply today or reach out confidentially to learn more.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Cypress, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Murray Company offers a comprehensive benefits package anchored by a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and profit-sharing. Key perks for Southern California employees include 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee, subsidized family health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and a matched 401(k).A more detailed breakdown of their offerings includes:
Retirement & Ownership: The company is fully employee-owned through its ESOP. All active employees participate in this stock retirement plan, supplemented by a 401(k) with employer matching.
Healthcare: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance. The employer covers 100% of the employee's medical premiums, while family members are covered at up to two-thirds paid by the company.
Insurance: Company-provided life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability options.
Career Development: Ongoing leadership development programs, technical certifications, and a commitment to promoting from within.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cypress,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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