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HVAC Project Manager Jobs in Portland, OR — Silicon Forest Fab & OHSU Healthcare

Portland's commercial mechanical market is anchored by Intel's semiconductor campus expansion in Hillsboro, OHSU and Legacy healthcare backlog, and steady life-science and higher-ed work on the west side. Portland'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 Portland.

Portland's commercial mechanical market is anchored by Intel's semiconductor campus expansion in Hillsboro, OHSU and Legacy healthcare backlog, and steady life-science and higher-ed work on the west side. Portland'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 Portland.

About Portland, OR

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

Portland market snapshot

Portland's commercial mechanical market is anchored by Intel's semiconductor campus expansion in Hillsboro, OHSU and Legacy healthcare backlog, and steady life-science and higher-ed work on the west side. It's a merit-shop-favorable market with strong controls and commissioning demand tied to fab and lab work.

Active Portland submarkets: Hillsboro, Beaverton, Downtown Portland, Tigard, Gresham, Vancouver WA.

Recent Portland searches

Recently placed a Controls Sales Engineer covering the Silicon Forest corridor and a Mechanical PM on an OHSU-adjacent healthcare retrofit.

Portland base salary ranges

  • Mechanical PM (fab / life science): $125K–$180K base
  • Controls Engineer: $100K–$150K base
  • Commissioning Agent: $115K–$165K base

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

OR HVAC licensing note

Oregon CCB contractor registration plus BCD Limited Energy Class A or HVAC/R journey certifications apply depending on scope.

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.

What semiconductor experience matters for Portland-area roles?

Tool-fit-up sequencing, ultra-pure water piping, process cooling, and clean-room MEP coordination. Candidates with Intel-campus contractor experience are consistently the most competitive.

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