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HVAC Project Manager Jobs in Dallas, TX — DFW Data Centers & Corporate Campuses

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Dallas's commercial HVAC contractors continue to expand healthcare, data center, tenant improvement, and large commercial portfolios. Gulfstream Strategic Placements places assistant, mid-level, and senior HVAC project managers with the most respected mechanical firms operating in Dallas.

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Dallas's commercial HVAC contractors continue to expand healthcare, data center, tenant improvement, and large commercial portfolios. Gulfstream Strategic Placements places assistant, mid-level, and senior HVAC project managers with the most respected mechanical firms operating in Dallas.

About Dallas, TX

Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits hvac project managers across the Dallas metro. All searches are confidential — client identity is never disclosed until both sides agree to a formal interview.

Dallas market snapshot

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Merit-shop dominant, Texas ACR license required for HVAC contractors.

Active Dallas submarkets: Downtown Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington.

Recent Dallas searches

Recently placed a Chief Estimator on a $500M hyperscale program and a Service Sales Engineer covering the Plano–Frisco corridor.

Dallas base salary ranges

  • Mechanical Project Manager: $120K–$180K base
  • Chief Estimator: $175K–$260K base + LTIP
  • HVAC Service Manager: $105K–$160K base

Ranges reflect base only for commercial mechanical roles; total comp typically adds 10–25% via bonus, vehicle allowance, and benefits.

TX HVAC licensing note

Texas requires an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) contractor license through TDLR at the company level; supervisory field roles often carry ACR Technician registration.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of projects?

Healthcare, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, life science, hospitality, and large commercial ground-up and TI work.

What software is standard?

Procore, Bluebeam, Trimble Accubid, and Revit MEP. Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 on larger jobs.

Hybrid or remote work?

Most PM roles are on-site or in-office. Remote arrangements are limited to specific preconstruction and design roles.

Is a Texas ACR license required to work in commercial HVAC in Dallas?

The Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) contractor license is required at the contractor level, not for individual PMs or estimators. Field techs benefit from ACR Technician registration; supervisory field roles often require it.

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