Senior Project Manager - HVAC (Strategic Capital Projects)

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a top-tier leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-value strategic projects across multiple sites. This position focuses on complex capital investments exceeding $15M, including capacity expansions, new facility development, major infrastructure upgrades, and execution of strategic contracts. This role operates at the highest level within the project management structure, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that directly impact business growth, operational scalability, and long-term competitiveness. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. 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: Staunton, VA; hybrid, 4-days/week in-office

Your Responsibilities: 

Strategic Project Leadership 

• Lead and deliver large-scale capital projects (>$15M), including: 

• Capacity expansion initiatives 

• Major infrastructure upgrades 

• Strategic contract execution and industrialization 

• Define project strategy, scope, timelines, and success criteria aligned with business objectives 

• Act as the primary owner from concept through execution and operational handover 

Stakeholder & Executive Management 

• Serve as the main interface with senior leadership and executive stakeholders 

• Provide strategic updates, risk assessments, and decision-making recommendations 

• Align cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners 

Financial & Risk Management 

• Own full project financials, including CAPEX planning, forecasting, and cost control 

• Ensure adherence to approved budgets, ROI targets, and financial governance 

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across technical, financial, and operational dimensions 

Contract & Vendor Management 

• Lead selection, negotiation, and management of contractors, EPC firms, and key suppliers 

• Ensure contractual compliance, performance, and delivery of project milestones 

• Manage complex commercial agreements tied to strategic initiatives 

Governance & Execution Excellence 

• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, standards, and reporting structures 

• Drive schedule adherence, quality standards, and safety compliance 

• Ensure proper documentation, change management, and project closure practices 

Your Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred) 

• 10–15+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on capital-intensive projects 

• Proven track record delivering projects exceeding $15M in value 

• Experience managing multi-site or geographically distributed projects 

• Ability to travel regularly (20–40%) across assigned project locations (2–3 sites) 

• Flexibility to be based at a primary site while supporting multi-location execution 

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen 

• Expertise in CAPEX project planning and execution 

• Advanced stakeholder management, including executive-level communication 

• Solid understanding of construction, industrial systems, and infrastructure projects 

• Financial management and cost control expertise 

• Risk management and problem-solving capability 

• Ability to operate at a senior leadership level with minimal supervision 

• Influence and alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams 

• High level of ownership, accountability, and execution discipline 

• Strong decision-making under uncertainty and complexity 

Your Benefits: 

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

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance   

• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions 

• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage 

• Short-term and long-term disability 

• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays 

• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual 

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

• Paid parental leave and 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  +15%-20% bonus in Virginia. 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.