Commercial Project Manager Jobs in Illinois

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About this role

This position is for a seasoned professional Project Manager in Commercial Mechanical Installation, who works independently, interacting with customers, supports the development of project plans, schedules and budgets for projects, oversee subcontractors, facilitates project tasks with various functional organizations, forecast project revenues, tracks progress and costs, identifies project problems, and recommends resolutions.

Key Responsibilities

• The Project Manager is responsible for managing the installation of commercial HVAC equipment within various vertical markets, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions

• Work with end-users, sales staff, and prime contractors to ensure a clear understanding of project scope and deliverables

• The Project Manager helps oversee and communicate project progression from inception to completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation

• Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings

• Expected to develop working knowledge with Building Automation Systems (BAS) systems; Carrier i-Vu knowledge is a plus

• Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications

• Conveys a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor, and management

• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Accurately forecast revenue each month as well as track costs by reviewing each project to estimate the value of work completed each month correctly

• Execute all major functions required for project management, including project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring, and project close-out

• Manage the Change Order process, assuring that scope creep does not occur

• Assure that all projects will be managed to or exceed the percentage of booked project margin

• Assure that job safety is priority on every project

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3+ years of project management in Commercial HVAC Mechanical Equipment Installation

• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Building automation or electrical installation or construction field

• Must be able to read blueprints, structural drawings and understand complex building architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents

• Experience and/or certification in BACnet; or LEED certification

• PMP certification or working towards PMP Certification

• Associates Degree in engineering or project management

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 15 September 2026

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Use of AI

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