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BROWER MECHANICAL

Location

Rocklin, CA — On-Site (commercial job sites and custom homes throughout service area)

Pay Range

DOE | Salary, Exempt

Schedule

Full-Time — 40 hours/week, plus additional hours as needed

Employment

Full-Time | Permanent

Department

Commercial

Reports To

Commercial Department Manager

Start

Open until filled

10+ Yrs

Min. Field HVAC Exp.

Bags On

Hands-On When It Counts

Salary

Classification

On-Site

Employment Type

The Commercial Project Manager oversees multiple HVAC projects at once — directing and training installers on correct procedures, efficiency, and time management across commercial buildings and custom homes. Every installation goes into current code and Brower's exceptional quality standards.

This isn't a desk-only PM role. When a job needs it to stay on schedule or hit quality standards, you go “bags on” and work alongside the crew.

Typical Weekday

7:00 AM

Job Site Rounds

Visit active job sites and review crew progress against plans and schedule.

9:00 AM

Submittals & Coordination

Gather, review, and distribute submittals; coordinate with subs and GCs on scheduling.

11:00 AM

Crew Training & Support

Direct and train installers on procedure, efficiency, and time management — stepping in hands-on when a job needs it to stay on schedule.

1:00 PM

Logistics & Scheduling

Schedule deliveries, cranes, lifts, crews, and subs for upcoming work; issue POs through office staff.

3:00 PM

Design-Build Planning

Pre-site and lay out upcoming changeouts and design-build projects.

4:30 PM

Wrap-Up

Confirm next day's crew assignments and site logistics; flag any open items.

Schedule — Full-Time Plus

This position is 40-hour per week, with additional hours expected as projects demand. Schedule flexes with active job sites and deadlines.

Project Planning & Layout

• Lay out jobs and crews according to plans
• Pre-site, lay out, and complete change-outs, as well as “as per plan” and design-build projects

Documentation & Submittals

• Read, understand, gather, submit, and distribute submittals and plans

Crew Leadership & Training

• Direct and train installers on correct HVAC install procedures, efficiency, and time management
• Go “bags on” when required to keep projects on schedule or maintain quality standards

Coordination & Scheduling

• Coordinate with subs, General Contractors, and crews, including scheduling
• Schedule deliveries, cranes, lifts, crews, subs, and required components for the project (POs issued by office staff)

Systems & Compliance

• Coordinate and schedule start-ups and air balances, and train crews to do the same

Maintain current EPA certification

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• 10+ years of field experience in HVAC installation
• Ability to read blueprints and perform duct designs
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Physically able to climb ladders and walk job sites — and go “bags on” when needed

Field Environment

• Works across commercial job sites and custom homes throughout the service area
• Exposure to standard job-site conditions: ladders, tight spaces, varying weather
• Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly (avg. 20 lbs.)

Core Competencies

• Leadership & training — develops installers' skills and efficiency
• Negotiation & communication — confident with subs, GCs, and crews
• Project & time management — juggles multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Composure under pressure — keeps quality high even under schedule strain
• Computer literacy — basic Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred

• Experience with electrification or sustainable/energy-efficient systems
• Experience presenting professionally to varied audiences

• Standard Brower Mechanical pre-employment screening applies (details provided during the interview process)

Salary

DOE, depending on experience

Overtime

Exempt — additional hours expected as projects demand

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 hours/week, plus additional hours as needed

Shift Flexibility

Hours extended based on active project demands

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) & 401(k) matching, Paid Time Off

Brower Mechanical has operated in the greater Rocklin, CA area for over 45 years, providing residential and commercial HVAC installation, service, and maintenance. The company is privately held, financially stable, and performance driven.

www.browermechanical.com • Rocklin, CA • Service Area: Greater Sacramento Region