Project Manager – HVAC Mechanical Construction
Job Location:
Livermore, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
27 October 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
24 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Riddle Recruitment is partnering with a respected Bay Area mechanical contractor on a confidential search. This is a direct-hire permanent full-time position with our client; not contract or temp-to-hire. Company details will be shared once we connect.
Our client is a well-established commercial mechanical contractor with a strong Northern California presence and a steady backlog. They self-perform HVAC piping and plumbing work on healthcare lab education government and commercial projects with in-house fabrication and detailing. Theyre adding an experienced Project Manager to their Bay Area team.
What youll do
- Location: Tri-Valley / East Bay CA (on-site with jobsite travel)
- Type: Full-time salaried
- Pay: $110000 $190000 per year based on experience
Our client is a well-established commercial mechanical contractor with a strong Northern California presence and a steady backlog. They self-perform HVAC piping and plumbing work on healthcare lab education government and commercial projects with in-house fabrication and detailing. Theyre adding an experienced Project Manager to their Bay Area team.
What youll do
- Lead the mechanical discussion in project coordination meetings
- Organize and track project coordination records and correspondence
- Build and maintain bid packages for subcontractors and vendors
- Identify subcontractors and vendors and issue purchase orders
- Manage subcontract scope and contract performance
- Review and approve submittals schedules billings RFIs and change orders
- Review and approve close-out documents including O&M manuals as-builts and warranties
- Plan manpower work sequencing long-lead procurement and schedules
- Track testing and inspection records permits and occupancy notifications
- Lead and mentor Project Engineers field staff and office personnel
- Oversee project control procedures and develop new ones as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- 5 years managing commercial or institutional mechanical projects including HVAC scope
- Working knowledge of the California Building Codes
- A strong work ethic and a proactive solution-oriented attitude
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- A confident professional presence
- Ability to manage short- and long-term workloads and produce clear accurate documentation
- Proficiency in Outlook Excel and Word and willingness to learn company operational software
- Bachelors degree in construction or a related field
- Medical dental and vision
- 401(k)
- Employee ownership opportunity
- Life and long-term disability insurance FSA and supplemental coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays