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HVAC Technician (Progression to Project Manager)

  • Peoria, Illinois
  • Permanent
  • Oct 15, 2026
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HVAC Technician (Progression to Project Manager)
$80,000-$100,000 + Company Vehicle + Annual Bonus + Benefits + Career Progression
Peoria, IL (commutable from East Peoria, Washington, Morton, Pekin and surrounding areas)

Are you an experienced Technician, Engineer or Foreman looking to take the next step into commercial construction project management?

On offer is the opportunity to move beyond hands-on installation and service work, take ownership of projects and build a long-term career with a company that actively promotes from within?

This company are employee-focused with a strong reputation for quality, long-standing customer relationships and developing its people. With experienced leadership providing hands-on guidance, you can build on your technical knowledge while developing the commercial, organisational and project management skills needed to progress.

On offer is the chance to work on varied commercial and industrial mechanical projects. Working alongside internal and external teams, you'll help coordinate project delivery from initial planning through to completion, gaining responsibility for schedules, materials, costs, site progress and customer relationships.

This role would suit an HVAC professional with commercial or industrial construction experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility and work towards becoming a Project Manager. Candidates already coordinating projects or managing smaller jobs are also encouraged to apply.

The Role

  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders
  • Receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced leadership, developing your project management, commercial and administrative capabilities.
  • Build towards a Project Manager position, with longer-term potential to progress into Senior leadership as the business continues to develop its people.

The Candidate

  • Technical understanding of HVAC equipment and mechanical systems, with the ability to coordinate field activities, materials and project delivery.
  • Organised communicator capable of managing multiple priorities, working with customers and subcontractors, and developing into greater project ownership.


Keywords: HVAC Technician, Lead HVAC Technician, HVAC Foreman, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Construction, HVAC Construction, Commercial HVAC, Industrial HVAC, Mechanical Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, HVAC Project Manager, Boiler, Chiller, Mechanical Piping, Construction Project Management.

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH281098_1792085267
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Peoria, Illinois

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US$80,000 - US$100,000 per annum + Training + Progression + Benefits

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Permanent

Job Type

Energy

Discipline

BBBH281098_1792085267

Reference Number

15 Oct 2026

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