Company: AVA AIRCON

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Department: Projects – HVAC

Position: Project Engineer/Project Manager – HVAC

Experience: 2–5 Years

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Employment Type: Full time

Reporting To: Project Manager / Director

1. About the Company

AVA AORCON is an HVAC turnkey contracting company involved in the execution and delivery of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. We undertake HVAC projects covering design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. We are looking for a proactive and technically sound Project Engineer who can independently manage day-to-day site activities and coordinate all aspects of HVAC project execution to ensure timely completion, quality workmanship, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
1. Job Objective

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned HVAC projects, from the initial site survey and drawing coordination to installation, testing, commissioning, billing, and final handover. The candidate must be capable of coordinating with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, technicians, and internal teams while maintaining control over project timelines, materials, manpower, quality, safety, and costs.
1. Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesA. Project Planning & Execution

- Manage HVAC projects from site mobilization to final completion and handover.
- Study project specifications, BOQs, tender documents, equipment schedules, and approved drawings.
- Prepare project execution plans, work schedules, manpower plans, and material requirements.
- Monitor daily site progress against planned targets and take corrective action to avoid delays.
- Supervise installation of HVAC equipment, ducting, piping, insulation, supports, and associated services.
- Ensure work is completed as per approved drawings, specifications, project timelines, and quality standards.
- Identify site constraints, resolve execution issues, and escalate critical matters promptly.

B. HVAC Technical Coordination
- Review HVAC layouts, shop drawings, equipment schedules, and installation details.
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, architects, civil contractors, electrical contractors, and other MEP teams.
- Ensure proper coordination of HVAC services with ceilings, electrical systems, plumbing, fire fighting, and structural elements.
- Raise RFIs and highlight drawing discrepancies, design changes, and site variations.
- Verify equipment locations, duct routing, piping routes, access clearances, and serviceability.
- Coordinate technical submittals, material approvals, and equipment selections as required.

C. HVAC Installation & Site Supervision Manage installation and execution activities for applicable HVAC systems, including:
- Chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation systems.
- Chilled water piping, refrigerant piping, and associated valves and accessories.
- GI ducting, duct insulation, acoustic insulation, dampers, diffusers, and grilles.
- VRF/VRV systems, split ACs, ductable units, and package units.
- Exhaust systems, fresh air systems, pressurization systems, and basement ventilation.
- Controls, thermostats, sensors, and HVAC interfaces with building management systems, where applicable.

Ensure proper workmanship, equipment installation, alignment, supports, insulation, access provisions, and compliance with approved specifications. D. Procurement & Material Management
- Prepare material requisitions based on approved BOQs, drawings, and site requirements.




- Coordinate with procurement and suppliers for timely delivery of HVAC equipment and materials.
- Track material approvals, purchase orders, delivery schedules, and pending supplies.
- Monitor material consumption, wastage, storage, and site inventory.
- Verify delivered materials against purchase orders and approved technical specifications.
- Coordinate equipment inspections and resolve material shortages or delivery discrepancies.
- Plan material availability in advance to prevent interruptions to site work.

E. Manpower & Subcontractor Management
- Supervise technicians, foremen, supervisors, and HVAC installation subcontractors.
- Allocate daily work targets and monitor manpower productivity.
- Coordinate site activities to ensure efficient use of labour, tools, equipment, and materials.
- Verify subcontractor work progress and measurements before certification.
- Maintain daily attendance, manpower deployment, and work progress records.
- Ensure subcontractors comply with quality requirements, safety procedures, and agreed schedules.

F. Commercial Management, Billing & Cost Control
- Understand project BOQs, scope of work, contract conditions, and payment milestones.
- Prepare and verify site measurements, quantity take-offs, and work completion records.
- Assist in preparing client running account (RA) bills and subcontractor bills.
- Identify extra items, deviations, variations, and additional work beyond the original scope.
- Maintain supporting records for variation claims and obtain approvals before execution wherever practicable.
- Monitor material wastage, labour productivity, rework, and avoidable project expenses.
- Coordinate with the commercial team for timely billing, certification, and payment follow-up.
- Report potential cost overruns and schedule impacts to the Project Manager.

G. Quality Control, Testing & Commissioning
- Ensure installations comply with approved specifications, applicable standards, and inspection procedures.
- Coordinate inspections with clients, consultants, and quality teams.
- Ensure duct leakage testing, chilled water piping pressure testing, refrigerant piping testing, flushing, and insulation inspections as applicable.
- Coordinate equipment startup, electrical and controls interfaces, testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB), and commissioning.
- Prepare inspection requests, checklists, test reports, and snag lists.
- Ensure defects are rectified and all outstanding items are closed before handover.
- Coordinate the collection of equipment warranties, test certificates, and commissioning records.

H. Project Documentation & Handover
- Maintain daily progress reports, weekly reports, site instructions, and meeting minutes.
- Keep updated records of approved drawings, RFIs, material submittals, inspection reports, and measurements.
- Track project milestones, pending approvals, material status, and outstanding work.
- Coordinate preparation of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M;) manuals, and equipment schedules.
- Prepare handover documentation and support client training where required.
- Coordinate final inspections, snag closure, and handover to the client or maintenance team.

I. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with site safety rules, PPE requirements, and permit-to-work procedures.




- Coordinate toolbox talks and safe work practices with site supervisors and subcontractors.
- Ensure safe practices during lifting, working at height, pressure testing, and equipment installation.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses promptly.

1. Required Qualifications & Experience

- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in HVAC project execution, preferably in an HVAC contracting or MEP turnkey company.
- Practical experience in commercial, residential, industrial, or institutional HVAC projects.
- Good understanding of HVAC equipment, ducting, piping, ventilation, and installation practices.
- Experience in coordinating with clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Working knowledge of HVAC drawings, BOQs, quantity estimation, site measurements, and billing.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Excel, and project reporting.
- Understanding of testing, commissioning, quality inspections, and project handover.
- Willingness to travel to project sites across Mumbai and surrounding areas as required.

1. Essential Skills & Competencies

- Strong site execution and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines.
- Practical problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Good communication and team-management skills.
- Commercial awareness and cost-conscious execution.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.
- Disciplined reporting, documentation, and follow-up.
- A hands-on approach with a focus on quality, productivity, and timely delivery.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Project Engineer's performance will be assessed against the following:
- Project schedule: Achievement of planned milestones and timely completion of assigned work.
- Cost control: Minimization of material wastage, rework, and avoidable expenses.
- Installation quality: Reduction in defects, rejected inspections, and repeated work.
- Material planning: Timely requisitioning and availability of materials at site.
- Manpower productivity: Effective deployment and utilization of labour and subcontractors.
- Billing and variations: Timely submission of accurate measurements, RA bills, and variation documentation.
- Testing and commissioning: Timely completion of tests, commissioning activities, and snag closure.
- Documentation: Timely and accurate submission of project reports and handover documents.
- Safety compliance: Adherence to applicable site safety requirements.

1. Employment Details

- Job Location: Mumbai and project sites in the surrounding region.
- Experience: 2–5 years.
- Salary: As per experience, technical competency, and project management capability.
- Joining: Immediate joiners or candidates with a short notice period preferred, subject to availability.
- Travel: Site visits and travel between project locations will be required.

1. Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to manage end-to-end HVAC turnkey projects.
- Hands-on exposure to diverse HVAC systems and project environments.
- Opportunity to develop technical, commercial, and project management skills.
- A performance-oriented work environment with opportunities for career growth.

1. Application Process

Interested candidates may send their updated CV to [email protected] or contact (phone hidden). Please mention “Project Engineer – HVAC | Mumbai” in the email subject line.

Company: AVA AIRCON

Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thane, Maharashtra

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