Location: Melbourne, VIC
Salary:$170,000 - $200,000 + superannuation + vehicle allowance
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Mechanical Services | HVAC | Major Projects
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join a leading Tier 1 mechanical services contractor delivering major commercial construction projects across Melbourne.
With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an opportunity to take ownership of complex mechanical packages within a well-established project delivery team. You'll be working alongside leading builders, consultants and subcontractors on projects where technical capability, commercial performance and quality delivery are paramount.
This role would suit an established HVAC Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure to high-value projects, experienced leadership and genuine long-term progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of commercial HVAC and mechanical services projects, from design coordination through to commissioning and handover.
- Take ownership of project budgets, forecasting, procurement, variations and overall commercial performance.
- Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Develop and maintain project programmes, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.
- Oversee the installation of mechanical services, ensuring compliance with specifications, Australian Standards, safety requirements and quality expectations.
- Manage client and builder relationships, acting as the key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project meetings, monitor progress and provide regular reporting on programme, cost and delivery performance.
- Drive a strong safety culture while ensuring works are completed to the required quality standards.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, defects management and final project handover.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within commercial HVAC or mechanical services.
- A strong track record delivering mechanical packages within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction environment.
- Experience managing project budgets, subcontractors, procurement, variations and construction programmes.
- A solid technical understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical services installation and commissioning.
- Knowledge of Australian construction practices, relevant standards and site safety requirements.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and manage project risks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to lead project teams and drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams.
What's on Offer?
- $170,000 - $200,000 + superannuation, depending on experience.
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle, subject to the final package.
- Opportunity to deliver major projects within a Tier 1 construction environment.
- A strong pipeline of secured work and long-term career stability.
- Exposure to technically challenging, high-value mechanical services projects.
- Support from an established team with experienced project delivery and senior leadership.
- Genuine opportunities to progress into Senior Project Manager or broader leadership positions.
If you're an experienced HVAC Project Manager looking for your next challenge within a major mechanical services environment, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
Apply now to find out more about the opportunity and the projects on offer.
