An established and growing Sydney mechanical contractor is looking for an experienced HVAC Site Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of mechanical projects across Sydney.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, privately owned HVAC business delivering approximately $15m–$20m of work annually, with a strong pipeline of commercial and residential mechanical projects generally ranging from $500k to $5m.
The business operates with a close-knit team of approximately 30 people and has built a strong reputation around technical capability, project delivery and long-term client relationships.
Culture is important here. They are looking for someone who is technically capable but equally approachable, communicative and comfortable working as part of a close team.
This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk. You will be highly visible across the company's projects, working closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and builders to ensure projects run smoothly.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day site delivery of multiple mechanical/HVAC projects.
You will act as a key link between the company's Project Managers and site teams, identifying and resolving issues at site level before they become larger project problems.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing mechanical/HVAC construction activities across multiple sites
- Acting as a key point of contact for site teams, builders and subcontractors
- Coordinating trades and ensuring different elements of the mechanical package work together
- Managing site programmes, sequencing and day-to-day construction priorities
- Identifying technical, installation and constructability issues before they impact programme or cost
- Coordinating ductwork, refrigeration, pipework, electrical and controls/BMS interfaces
- Conducting toolbox talks, pre-starts and site meetings
- Managing site labour and subcontractor performance
- Monitoring quality, safety and progress
- Reviewing mechanical drawings and construction requirements
- Supporting testing, commissioning, defects and project handover
- Escalating major commercial or programme issues to the Project Manager while taking ownership of day-to-day site matters
- Helping Project Managers remain focused on commercial management, clients and overall project performance
The most important requirement is broad mechanical/HVAC construction knowledge.
We are not looking for someone whose experience has been limited exclusively to ductwork or sheet metal installation.
You should understand how the complete mechanical system comes together on a construction project, with exposure across areas such as:
- Refrigeration
- Chilled-water systems and pipework
- Condenser-water systems
- Ductwork and ventilation
- AHUs and FCUs
- VRV/VRF and packaged equipment
- Mechanical electrical interfaces
- BMS and controls
- Testing and commissioning
- Mechanical construction sequencing and coordination
A trade background in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration would be highly regarded, but it is not essential. What matters more is your ability to understand the complete mechanical package and confidently manage its delivery on site.
You will ideally have:
- Strong commercial construction experience within HVAC/mechanical services
- Experience supervising complete mechanical packages rather than one individual trade
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and how different mechanical trades interface
- Experience managing tradespeople and subcontractors
- Confidence dealing directly with builders, Project Managers and site stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving ability and the confidence to make decisions on site
- Good understanding of construction programmes, drawings, quality and safety
- Experience with testing, commissioning and handover
- Strong communication and people-management skills
- A practical, hands-on and proactive approach
The business is large enough to deliver substantial $500k–$5m mechanical projects, but remains small enough that good people have a real impact on how projects and the wider business perform.
You will join a friendly, close-knit environment where people communicate openly, work collaboratively and are trusted to take ownership.
If you're an experienced HVAC Site Supervisor who feels ready to step up, or an established Mechanical Site Manager looking for a business where you can take greater ownership, we'd be interested in speaking with you.
Apply now or contact John F Daly on 0451 426 635 for a confidential discussion.