Project Manager - HVAC
Carrier · Savannah, Georgia · Posted Jul 2, 2026 · $75,000 to $95,000 a year
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About the role
Carrier is a leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, building controls and automation leading to safer, smarter, sustainable, and high-performance buildings.
We are looking for a Project Manager who works independently, supports the development of project plans, schedules and budgets for projects, facilitates project tasks with various functional organizations, forecasts project revenues, tracks cost/progress, identifies project problems, and recommends solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of large portfolio of projects following project processes and, where applicable, provide direction to assisting field engineer techs
- Understand and complete projects per the contractual requirements as sold, within budget, on time, and with a high level of customer satisfaction
- Responsible for the overall financial performance of assigned projects including project planning, billing, revenue forecasting, A/R collection support, and re-estimating costs of installation projects
- Work with sales team on job opportunity cost reviews and scope when requested when available
- Manage the delivery of the contracted scope and assist with change orders for the expansion of scope
- Coordinate project materials and the use of shared resources; identify resource constraints and assist with corrective action plans to remedy any issues
- Manage relationships with sub‑contractors, customers, identifying issues that may arise, take corrective action, and discuss with appropriate management on ways to remedy any issues
Essential Functions Financial
- Perform "actual vs. estimated" analyses and identify variances, reasons for variances, and mitigation steps
- Maintain budget or reduce cost, maintaining client satisfaction
- Maintain positive cash flow through approved SOV, follow up on billings
Project Scheduling
- Plan manpower and know when resources are required on the project.
- Create a working schedule and proactively plan and protect our contractual timelines.
Subcontractor Management
- Schedule continuous site visits to quality check our subcontractors.
- Be able to provide installation and schedule direction
- Document all installation/schedule issues with subcontractor
Communication and Documentation
- Provide necessary documentation and communication to all customer levels and sub‑contractors and/or ensure that the appropriate members of the project team do so.
- Professionally represent Carrier in meetings and always be proactive in defending the company's best interest.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Self‑starter, able to organize and plan your work schedule.
- Work well in a team environment.
- Strong problem‑solving, planning and project management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Microsoft Office Suite:
Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Access.
- Leading small project teams 4-10 people.
- Reading and understanding specifications and scope of work.
- General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
- Project financial reporting.
- Prior commercial experience in Mechanical construction, HVAC installs and systems and/or Building Automation Controls systems.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 5+ years' Commercial HVAC experience in the field on HVAC systems and installs and systems and/or Building Automations Controls industry.
- Must be able to travel within the Georgia area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree.
- 5+ years' work experience in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Electronics, IT.
Additional information
- Valid Driver's License is required.
- Traveling will be required up to 50% within the Georgia area.
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