Fake It Til Ya Make It: HVAC Project Manager Edition

Fake It Til Ya Make It: HVAC Project Manager Edition is the ultimate survival guide for anyone thrown into the world of HVAC project management — whether you're fresh to the role, pulled up from the field, or just trying to figure out what a project manager actually does. Unlike technical manuals or dry textbooks, this book explains everything in plain language. No jargon, no fluff, no overwhelming charts. Just real-world advice, simple explanations, and practical steps you can use from day one. Across 50 beginner-friendly chapters, you'll learn how to: Read drawings without looking lost Survive your first project meetings Handle submittals, RFIs, budgets, and change orders Walk the jobsite with confidence (and respect) Build trust with owners, GCs, subs, and vendors Stay calm in crises and resolve conflicts before they explode Protect your company's margin while keeping projects moving Manage up, manage down, and manage across the chaos With a mix of humor, honesty, and hard truths, Ron Sanders breaks down the intimidating world of project management into something approachable — and even fun. Every chapter is designed to feel like a conversation with someone who's been there, seen rookies struggle, and wants to hand you the shortcuts that actually work. Whether you're: An HVAC professional stepping into management for the first time, A contractor or sub trying to understand the bigger picture, Or just curious about how construction projects are really run… …this book gives you the confidence to fake it until you make it — and then keep going until you're the pro others look to for answers.