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Project Manager – HVAC Mechanical Construction

Riddle Recruitment


Job Location:

Livermore, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 October 2026 (15 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.
  • Location: Tri-Valley / East Bay CA (on-site with jobsite travel)
  • Type: Full-time salaried
  • Pay: $110000 $190000 per year based on experience
About the company
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
What you bring
  • 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
Preferred
  • Bachelors degree in construction or a related field
Benefits
  • 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
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.