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Project Manager (1008)

Admiral Heating and Ventilating, Chicago, IL, United States


Company Overview
Admiral Heating has been a trusted leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions in the Chicagoland area for over 70 years. Specializing in union construction projects and service work, we partner with contractors, developers, and building owners to deliver custom engineered heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, deep industry relationships, and a commitment to long‑term customer success.

Admiral Heating operates on EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System). Our Core Values which we require all employees to exemplify are: Safety and Quality First, Intensely Diligent, Own it!, Innovative Approach, Proudly Humble of our Reputation and Exceed Expectations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Manage projects ensuring gross profit expectations are met while provide superb customer service

Follow up with Accounting to verify that the certificate of insurance has been processed prior to stepping on project (AHV and Subcontractors)

Assist with procuring materials, equipment and subs for change orders

Provide Closeout documents at the end of a project for each of our projects and clients (As-Builts, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Testing and Balancing Reports, Warranty Letters, Startup Sheets, Commissioning Reports)

Work with the Safety Director prior to any Unsafe or Potentially unsafe procedures of any work.

Issue Change orders for any work requested outside of scope

Provide a detailed billing Schedule of values for billing purposes for Work in Process or month’s end billings.

Work with Service Department for any service calls during the course of any project or for warranty work. (Please make note that new customers may contact AHV for service work as well and this individual will be required to work with our Service Account Manager and Dispatch to properly handle service calls)

Organize and Develop Project Files – Archiving as well

Periodic Walk Thru time and Client Confrontations for meetings and Site inspections

Working with Coordination of Field Foreman and Different Employee personnel (includes Shipping and Accounting)

Value Engineering Ideas for projects that may be over budget

Coordinate PVM discussion with service sales manager

Attend job turnover meeting with estimator and other stakeholders

Provide Leadership and guidance for the Project Management Coordinators and Interns

Qualifications, Competencies, & Abilities

Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Self‑Motivated, with the ability to work with little or no supervision.

Strong level of attention to detail.

Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate information and ideas both verbally and written so others will understand.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

Work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, including executives.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, finance or business from an accredited college or university a plus

5 plus years of experience

Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of HVAC and piping

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range $95,000 - $120,000

Bonus and Profit Sharing up to 30% of base salary

Fidelity 401k Plan with all fees paid by Admiral

401k Safe Harbor Match of 4%

BCBS PPO and HMO Health Insurance Options (Admiral pays 75%)

Dental and Vision Plans (Admiral pays 75%)

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO Policy

Paid Holidays

100% Admiral paid Long and Short Term and Short

$20,000 Admiral Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts

Employee Assistance Plan

CTA and Parking Reimbursement

Employee events throughout the year

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.

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