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Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
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.
- 2+ years 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.
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; military leave; purchased vacation.
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability.
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account.
- Tuition Assistance.
About Carrier
Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
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.
- 2+ years 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.
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; military leave; purchased vacation.
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability.
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account.
- Tuition Assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hvac Project Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to HVAC project management. Mechanical engineering, construction management, or building systems degrees are the strongest fit. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts that show relevant coursework before applying.
Target MEP contractors with LCA filing history
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors file LCAs far more consistently for HVAC Project Manager roles than general contractors do. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history in the construction and facilities sectors before reaching out.
Check prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for HVAC Project Manager in the specific metro where the work is performed. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9021 before negotiating your offer so you can spot underpaying employers early.
Clarify worksite location before the LCA is filed
HVAC Project Managers frequently move between jobsites. If your work spans multiple locations in different metro areas, your employer may need to file amended LCAs for each area. Confirm this with your employer before I-129 filing to avoid compliance problems during your first year.
Time your application around the cap-subject lottery
Cap-subject H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date and whether cap-gap protection applies so you and your employer can plan the I-129 filing timeline without a gap in work authorization.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
USCIS scrutinizes whether HVAC Project Manager is a true specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Construction Manager (SOC 11-9021) and share it with your employer's attorney. It documents the degree requirement directly and strengthens the petition against RFEs.
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Find Hvac Project Manager JobsHvac Project Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVAC Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, construction management, or building systems technology. Roles focused purely on field supervision or trade coordination without a degree requirement may not qualify. Your employer should document in the I-129 petition why the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for HVAC Project Managers?
MEP contractors, mechanical contracting firms, facilities management companies, and large commercial construction groups are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. Universities and hospital systems with in-house facilities departments also file regularly. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for HVAC and construction management roles before you apply.
Can my employer file an H-1B if I'll be working at multiple client jobsites?
Yes, but multi-site work creates compliance obligations. Your employer must post the LCA notice at each controlled worksite and may need to file amended petitions if a new worksite falls in a different metropolitan statistical area with a different prevailing wage. Clarify your expected jobsite rotation with your employer's attorney before the I-129 is submitted to USCIS.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a project contract mid-visa?
Your H-1B is tied to your sponsoring employer, not the specific project. If your employer remains in operation and continues to employ you, your status is unaffected even if the project ends. If your employment is terminated, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S.
Is an H-1B visa required if I already hold a valid TN or L-1 visa as an HVAC Project Manager?
Not necessarily. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering and management categories. L-1A is an option if you're transferring within a multinational company. H-1B is the path for most other nationalities or when TN and L-1 don't fit your situation. USCIS guidance covers which status best matches your employer's relationship with you.
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