--- title: HVAC Project Manager at Vertical Mechanical description: Vertical Mechanical is hiring for the HVAC Project Manager role in Sterling, VA. Pays $125K–$150K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/hvac-project-manager-at-vertical-mechanical-01a0dee3-3efa-7d5e-86af-3f7e7c2b969d date: 2026-09-28T00:43:44Z og_description: Join Vertical Mechanical as HVAC Project Manager in Sterling, VA. Pays $125K–$150K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rirs99.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Vertical Mechanical | | **Location** | Sterling, VA | | **Salary** | $125K/yr - $150K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Description # HVAC Project Manager **Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG)** Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is seeking an experienced **HVAC Project Manager** to lead commercial HVAC projects from turnover through closeout. This position is responsible for the financial and operational performance of multiple projects simultaneously, with direct ownership of project budgets, forecasting, WIP, manpower planning, scheduling, procurement, change management, and overall project execution. We are looking for someone who understands both the construction and financial sides of HVAC project management-someone who can anticipate issues, manage risk, work closely with field leadership, and drive projects toward successful and profitable completion. ### What You'll Do - Manage multiple commercial HVAC projects from turnover through final closeout. - Review project scope, contracts, drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and equipment requirements. - Develop and maintain project financial forecasts, including revenue, labor, costs, gross profit, and cost-to-complete. - Review WIP and job-cost performance, identify budget and margin variances, and develop corrective action plans. - Monitor labor productivity, material and equipment costs, subcontractor costs, billings, and overall project profitability. - Manage project schedules and coordinate manpower requirements with field leadership. - Forecast upcoming labor, material, equipment, and operational needs across the HVAC project backlog. - Manage HVAC equipment and material procurement while monitoring lead times and potential schedule impacts. - Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, permits, project documentation, and monthly billing. - Ensure additional work is properly identified, priced, approved, documented, and billed. - Identify project risks, including labor constraints, scope gaps, schedule delays, procurement issues, and potential cost overruns, and proactively develop solutions. - Partner with Accounting on WIP, revenue forecasting, billing projections, and project financial reporting. - Maintain strong communication with General Contractors, owners, vendors, subcontractors, field leadership, and internal teams. - Attend project meetings and visit jobsites to monitor progress, address issues, and maintain strong customer relationships. - Manage project closeout, including punch lists, inspections, warranties, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation. - Analyze completed projects and job-cost data to identify opportunities to improve future project performance and profitability. - Help strengthen project controls, processes, and best practices as VMG continues to grow. - Mentor Project Engineers/Coordinators and other team members as needed. ### What We're Looking For - 3+ years of commercial HVAC experience, preferably in project management, project coordination, field supervision, or a related role. - Experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously. - Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, equipment, construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements. - Ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, equipment schedules, submittals, specifications, and contract documents. - Strong understanding of project budgets, job costing, WIP, forecasting, change orders, RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and construction billing. - Ability to identify financial or operational problems early and take action to protect project schedule and profitability. - Strong planning skills with the ability to forecast manpower, materials, equipment, and scheduling requirements. - Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills. - Ability to build productive relationships with field teams, General Contractors, owners, vendors, and internal leadership. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. - Experience with Sage 100 or similar construction/project management software preferred. - Self-motivated, accountable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial construction environment. ### Why VMG? VMG is a full-service commercial HVAC and Plumbing contractor delivering complex mechanical projects throughout the region. Our work spans commercial office, multifamily, government, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and mission-critical environments. At VMG, Project Managers are expected to take ownership of their projects, collaborate closely with field and operational leadership, and maintain a strong sense of urgency in supporting both our internal teams and our customers. As VMG continues to grow, this position offers the opportunity to take on increasingly complex projects and contribute to the continued development of our HVAC operations. **No sponsorship is available for this position.** **Vertical Mechanical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** ## Skills - Submittals Management - Project Management - Construction - Closeout - HVAC - Change Order Management - Decision Making - Inspection - Project Controls - Self-Motivation - Supervision - Microsoft Excel - Problem Solving - Planning - Backlog Management - Construction Drawings - ICT Project Management Methodologies - Customer Relationship Management - Project Coordination - Billing - Work in Progress (Wip) Management - Project Documentation - Punch List Management - Cost-to-Complete Analysis - Job Costing - Labor Productivity Analysis - Request for Information (Rfi) - Procurement - Sage 100 ERP - Microsoft Office - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - As-Built Drawings - Leadership - Revenue Forecasting - Organizational Skills - Permitting - Forecasting - Communication - Budgeting - Operations & Maintenance (O&m) Manuals ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/hvac-project-manager-at-vertical-mechanical-01a0dee3-3efa-7d5e-86af-3f7e7c2b969d?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)