Project Manager — Commercial HVAC
Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Would you like to be at a place where a $70M company still treats you like family and leadership knows you by name, not by title
Would you like to be at a place where you’re happy to see your coworkers — and they’re genuinely happy to see you
Would you like to be at a place where people have good character, good hearts, and a willingness to teach you everything they know
Would you like to be at a place where your effort is noticed, your growth is supported, and you’re never just another employee on a roster
Would you like to be at a place where leadership invests in your future — even paying for your education if you want to go back to school
Would you like to be at a place where you can speak up, offer ideas, and help shape how the company grows — because they want your voice, not your silence
Would you like to be at a place where the culture is serious about execution but doesn’t take itself too seriously — where people work hard, own their mistakes, and always find the fun in things
Would you like to be at a place where the owners remember your conversations, know your story, and genuinely care about your life outside of work
Would you like to be at a place where doing right by the client matters — even if it means doing more than what’s required to keep the relationship strong
Would you like to be at a place where you can build a long‑term career, grow with the company, and be part of something that’s on track to become the next big name in commercial HVAC
If you answered yes to all the above, Air Conditioning Solutions may be the right place for you.
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About Air Conditioning Solutions
Air Conditioning Solutions is a 20‑year‑old, $70M commercial/industrial HVAC, service, and controls company with 175 employees and virtually no turnover — a rarity in this industry. We serve commercial, industrial, and medical customers, delivering construction, maintenance, and service across all three sectors.
The company is built on a simple belief: when you build strong systems and strong people, everything else follows.
We are large enough to take on complex, high‑margin work — yet small enough to stay personal, accessible, and grounded. Even as we grow, ACS still feels mom‑and‑pop in the best ways: approachable leadership, no bureaucracy, and a genuine sense of belonging. People aren’t pigeonholed here; if you show interest, you can grow, shift paths, and take on new challenges.
Our culture is shaped by people like Claudia, our Project Management Supervisor, who joined ACS eight years ago seeking a better opportunity and a chance to finish her degree. ACS paid for her tuition, adjusted her schedule so she could attend classes, and celebrated her graduation. She stays because she’s valued, supported, and seen — and because ACS notices the work people put in.
It’s shaped by people like Jett, an Associate Project Manager who joined six months ago and says the culture met his expectations “100%.” He describes ACS as fun, positive, team‑oriented, and full of people with good hearts. He says you’re happy to see your coworkers — and they’re happy to see you. He calls ACS “super awesome” and says it’s the kind of place where you can build a career and stay.
ACS is led by two owners whose personalities are a huge part of the company’s identity. They’re known for creating online videos that are genuinely funny, disarming, and memorable — but always with a purpose. Their humor highlights real business lessons, reinforces the company’s values, and shows how deeply they care about their people. They’re smart operators who don’t take themselves too seriously, and they’ve built a culture where hard work, humility, and fun coexist every day.
Many employees describe ACS as the kind of place you join and never want to leave — several leaders openly call themselves “lifers” because of the opportunity, the people, and the family‑style culture.
Employees describe ACS as fun, out‑of‑the‑ordinary, and full of personality — a place where you work hard, laugh often, and feel part of something real. Owners walk the floor, long‑tenured team members feel like family, and new ideas are welcomed. We are evolving quickly, strengthening our processes, and building the systems that will take us to $100M and beyond.
This is a company where you can make a real impact — and see it.
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About the Role — Project Manager (Commercial HVAC)
ACS is seeking a Project Manager who can run complex commercial HVAC projects with confidence, discipline, and a customer‑first mindset. This is a hands‑on role responsible for managing approximately 15 active projects at any given time, ranging from $500K to $7M, with typical durations of 3–6 months.
You will be assigned to projects immediately after the job is sold, and you may participate in the RFP process prior to sale when needed. You will own the project from kickoff through closeout, coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, trade partners, and clients to ensure that work is executed safely, profitably, and without margin leakage.
This role requires someone who can solve problems quickly, communicate clearly, manage difficult customers with professionalism, and build long‑term relationships that lead to repeat business. You will join a project management team that values collaboration, humility, and continuous improvement — a team where people support each other, share knowledge freely, and genuinely want one another to succeed.
This is not a corporate ivory‑tower PM role. This is real‑world, sleeves‑rolled‑up project leadership in a company that values people, process, and performance.
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Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Controls
· Manage commercial HVAC projects from handoff through closeout
· Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, scope, and safety standards
· Monitor project operating systems and update reports as needed
· Review, direct, or approve project design changes
· Prepare budgets and perform cost‑benefit analyses
· Assess project feasibility, resource needs, and technical requirements
· Prevent margin leakage through disciplined project controls
· Monitor compliance with cost codes, policies, standards, and specifications
Client & Stakeholder Management
· Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and clients
· Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications
· Present proposals, reports, and findings to clients and leadership
· Build long‑term client relationships and support add‑on business
· Manage difficult customers with professionalism and a positive attitude
Field & Team Coordination
· Work closely with trade personnel during project execution
· Coordinate survey work and field activities
· Confer daily with Project Engineers to resolve issues
· Track tasks and milestones using look‑ahead schedules and HTC forecasting
· Ensure all field shared documentation is accurate and up to date
Documentation & Reporting
· Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, and progress billing
· Prepare meticulous reports for supervisors and executive leadership
· Participate in RFP responses, bid packages, and budget presentations
· Develop or implement policies, standards, and procedures for technical work
· Close out all projects and prepare client‑ready closeout packages
· Engage the Service Sales Team to position ACS for preventive maintenance contracts
Leadership & Culture
· Model and enforce Safety and the 26 Basics (SB26)
· Train others in systems, software, and processes
· Participate in staffing selection and team development
· Represent ACS culture, values, and professionalism in every interaction
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Our Requirements Are Clear
· 2–3+ years of commercial HVAC project management experience (mandatory)
· Strong problem‑solving and task‑ownership capabilities
· Ability to manage ~15 concurrent projects
· Experience with multi‑month, multi‑trade commercial work
· Strong customer‑facing skills and ability to handle difficult clients
· Field‑facing mindset; comfortable working with trades and job sites
· College degree preferred but not required
· Engineering degree acceptable, but candidate recognizes that this is a career as a Project Manager
· High integrity, strong ownership mindset, and comfort in a fast‑changing environment
· Hands‑on, practical, sleeves‑rolled‑up leadership style
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Compensation & Benefits
· Base salary: $125,000 – $165,000 (commensurate with experience)
· Profit‑sharing bonus: historically 9–16 days of salary, commensurate with company performance
· Car allowance: $700/month (taxable)
· Company credit card: gas, maintenance, repairs
· Medical: Gold & Silver plans (Kaiser, Anthem, UHC)
· Dental: Humana PPO 2000 with ortho
· Vision: Humana EyeMed PPO
· Life & AD&D: Humana $15,000 (FREE)
· Voluntary benefits: Accident, STD, Cancer, LegalShield, IDShield
· Telehealth: HealthiestYou
· 401(k) with company contribution
· Company events, team gatherings, and a genuinely fun culture
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If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to talk.
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Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
Experience:
- Commercial HVAC Project Management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
