Power & HVAC Solutions Specialist (Project Manager)

Title: Power & HVAC Solutions Specialist (Project Manager)

Job Posting Date: 9 Oct 2025

Company: Coates

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

About us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

The next step in your career starts here…

Our Power & HVAC team delivers specialist temporary climate control and power solutions to customers across a range of industries. We’re looking for a technically skilled and hands-on Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex projects and ensure exceptional service for our customers.

The opportunity

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of Power & HVAC installation projects.

You’ll take the lead on technical project delivery, ensuring equipment is installed, maintained, and decommissioned safely and efficiently. While this role is not sales-driven, you’ll occasionally support with site inspections and desktop quotes to help the team manage overflow and provide timely solutions to our customers.

This role is perfect for a qualified Refrigeration Mechanic (dual trade desirable) who thrives on being hands on, solving technical challenges and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll enjoy variety in your role including

- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of Power & HVAC projects, from planning through to completion.
- Lead and coordinate installation, servicing, and commissioning of temporary climate control and power systems.
- Ensure all work is delivered safely, complying with Coates’ Safety-First culture and relevant standards.
- Provide hands-on technical expertise, troubleshooting and resolving complex refrigeration and HVAC challenges.
- Conduct site inspections and support the preparation of desktop quotes as required to support customer needs.
- Manage project resources, including scheduling equipment and workforce allocation.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and operational efficiency.

What you’ll get in return

- We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
- Development and career progression pathways
- Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

What you’ll bring to the role

- Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic – dual trade (electrical) highly desirable.
- Proven experience delivering projects in HVAC, refrigeration, or power generation industries.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills with a commitment to safety and compliance.
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Looking for more reasons to join Coates?

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.

We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.

But our impact doesn/'t stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.

Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.

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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

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