Project Manager III - HVAC Service and Solutions

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a Service and Solutions Project Manager III. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth by managing highly complex and strategic mechanical, turnkey, and control projects, acting as a strategic partner and key point of contact for senior-level customer stakeholders. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Fort Myers, FL - Hybrid

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the sales function by providing strategic technical expertise during quote preparation and proposal development, including site visits and solution conceptualization

• Establish detailed work plans, define project scope, and set critical success factors for each project phase, including complex HVAC and control applications

• Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and drawings for the design and installation of HVAC and building automation solutions

• Determine project staffing requirements, arrange for recruitment or assignment of personnel, and leads project teams, including direct reports (if applicable)

• Analyze project proposals and plans to establish timelines, budget constraints, staffing needs, and resource allocation across all project phases

• Confer with project staff to outline work plans, assign responsibilities and authority, and ensure clear communication and collaboration

• Coordinate project activities with government regulatory bodies and other relevant agencies to ensure adherence to all applicable codes and standards

• Prepare and oversee the issuance of detailed RFQs for subcontractors, including scope statements, plans, milestones, specifications, bonding requirements, and billing schedules

• Examine and review complex contracts and estimates, perform thorough risk analysis, and develop proactive risk mitigation plans

• Review status reports, analyze performance against baselines, and proactively modifies schedules and plans to ensure project milestones are met

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, acting as the primary strategic point of contact and ensuring consistent, accurate communication and project reviews

• Establish and manages the fulfillment budget for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy of forecasted costs at completion and responsible for project cash flow management

• Proactively identify potential changes, recommend solutions, facilitate quote generation, and effectively closes change orders to maintain project scope and financial health

• Monitor project execution to ensure quality standards are met, investigates and resolves customer concerns, implements corrective actions, and obtains formal project acceptance

• Ensure timely project completion, facilitates the successful transition of warranty responsibilities to the service process, and completes all necessary project closeout documentation

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 6-8+ years related project management experience

• Commercial HVAC industry experience

• Experience in design-build or plan-and-spec project management (preferred)

• PMP Certification or PE License

Your Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Non-decaled company vehicle with most expenses paid

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and company paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 to $171,700 plus annual bonus in Florida. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!