Mechanical Project Manager – Direct Multifamily & Commercial HVAC Installations for AER Systems LLC
Job Overview
- Company: AER Systems LLC.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $105,000 to $125,000 per year plus Annual Bonus.
- Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite / 10% Travel Required to project locations). Must currently reside in San Diego County, CA, and be available to travel to local jobsites as needed.
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
- Project Scope: Multifamily, Commercial, Government & Federal Mechanical Projects.
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Drivers License
The Opportunity
You will serve as a vital operational leader running high-profile mechanical construction projects from buyout to closeout.
Working directly alongside executive leadership, you will have the autonomy to manage multi-project budgets, drive GC collaboration, and guide field teams.
This role offers a distinct pathway to expand your leadership into senior management while helping scale an agile, tech-driven mechanical contractor.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Direct total project execution from buyout and procurement through final commissioning and closeout.
- Control project budgets, monthly progress billings, and change orders to ensure consistent financial performance.
- Align detailed mechanical build schedules with general contractor master milestones to prevent critical-path delays.
- Lead coordination meetings with general contractors, mechanical engineers, and municipal inspectors.
- Enforce DIR compliance, labor classifications, and certified payroll on prevailing wage and public housing sites.
- Conduct frequent jobsite walks with field foremen to evaluate quality, verify sequencing, and catch issues early.
- Use Procore and Bluebeam REVU to manage projects and project plans.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management
- Minimum 5 years in HVAC background
- Proven track record running projects through buyout, submittals, RFIs, change order management, and closeout.
- Direct experience overseeing prevailing wage work, certified payroll processes, and DIR compliance requirements.
- Hands-on proficiency using Procore for comprehensive project documentation and general contractor communication.
- Valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects
- Must reside in San Diego County, CA, within a maximum 60-minute commute of Rancho Bernardo. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to consistently report to the designated work location.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Wood framing and split systems experience - Highly preferred
- Bluebeam
- Working knowledge of Sage 100 Contractor, Connecteam, or CompanyCam software.
- Active OSHA 30 certification.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with an annual performance bonus structure.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer matching contributions.
- Weekly pay cycle with opportunities on prevailing wage project contracts.
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off package covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Employer-paid industry training and technical certifications, including OSHA and safety programs.
- Per diem compensation provided for travel assignments outside the primary local area.
- Regular company-sponsored events and an established 30-60-90 day onboarding framework.
About Us
AER Systems LLC is a veteran-owned mechanical contractor delivering specialized commercial, multifamily, and federal HVAC installations across Southern California. We combine field craftsmanship with proprietary data tools like the AER IQ asset platform to keep our teams ahead of industry standards.
Our culture is built on personal accountability, family-first values, and promoting talent from within.
Learn more at https://www.aersystems.com/.
AER Systems LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
