Field Project Manager - Commercial HVAC

Texas AirSystems•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas AirSystems is seeking a Field Project Manager to lead a yearlong commercial HVAC project based in Butler Township, Pennsylvania. The position requires extensive travel to the site or temporary housing nearby, with a significant onsite commitment. Contract candidates are also welcome. The manager oversees project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and scope, and in accordance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, and safety standards. The role works closely with sales teams, customers, manufacturers, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to align priorities, resolve challenges, manage risk, protect profitability, and support customer satisfaction. The Field Project Manager leads turnkey HVAC and controls installation projects from planning through closeout, including procurement, subcontractor coordination, commissioning, billing, documentation, punch lists, and warranty administration. The position represents Texas AirSystems as a primary onsite execution leader and may manage multiple projects. Work takes place in an office environment and, occasionally, in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Construction Management; Architecture; or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience.
At least 5 years of experience in HVAC, estimating, engineering, construction management, or contracting.
Project management experience with large mechanical projects.
Management experience with projects involving HVAC equipment.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical material to non-technical audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and project management software such as PlanGrid, BIM360, or Procore.
Ability to obtain and maintain a background check for access to primary schools, universities, and similar facilities.
OSHA 30 certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; write correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Ability to travel extensively to Butler Township or stay in temporary housing near the project site and maintain a significant onsite commitment.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently, and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with HVAC control systems.
Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
Experience working with large chiller projects of 2,000 tons or larger.
Experience with large central plant equipment, such as chillers and boilers.
Experience handling a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges requiring knowledge of different disciplines and systems.

Responsibilities

Provide work direction to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and administrative staff as needed.
Plan, organize, manage, and execute turnkey projects and controls installations from start to completion, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, contract scope, budget, schedule, procurement, billing, and collection.
Develop qualification packages for competitive bids with input from Sales and senior project managers.
Review project plans and specifications; develop requests for information and present them to the Sales team and general contractor or owner as appropriate.
Develop project schedules with input from general contractors, owners, and subcontractors, and execute assigned projects according to plan.
Coordinate resources to ensure work is accurate, timely, within budget and scope, and properly billed.
Develop and evaluate contractual scopes of work; pursue additional work through change orders.
Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms and conditions, and technical responses to client bid and proposal requests.
Communicate technical and business issues with clients.
Review and approve equipment selections and submittals, coordinate procurement and deliveries, inspect equipment upon delivery, and promptly report damage.
Coordinate subcontractor work, including mechanical, controls, and electrical vendors, and review subcontractor equipment and material submittals for contract compliance.
Represent Texas AirSystems as a primary onsite leader for project execution.
Manage project risk, develop recovery plans when needed, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
Prepare the Texas AirSystems Schedule of Values for customer or owner approval and review subcontractor schedules of values and invoices.
Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and standards.
Ensure controls technicians load, verify, and commission system controllers; drive pre-commissioning and participate in final commissioning with the commissioning authority.
Validate system functionality and troubleshoot issues with subcontractors and other trades.
Request and review as-built and commissioning documentation; assist installers with electrical and controls drawings and wiring terminations as needed.
Use project management software to manage punch lists and coordinate subcontractors in completing required work; participate in general contractor and owner punch walks.
Assemble installation, operation, and maintenance files and develop warranty files for delivery to the general contractor or owner.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, engineers, and subcontractors; attend job progress meetings as required.
Administer warranty requests, coordinate resources to resolve claims, and support customers after project closeout through training and troubleshooting.
Ensure job-site personnel and subcontractors follow safety standards, internal safety programs, and OSHA requirements; participate in company safety training and programs.
Comply with contract requirements, including legal notifications, administration, change orders, billing, schedules, claims, and other obligations.
Manage multiple projects and walk job sites as needed; communicate with owners, architects, MEP consultants, and general, mechanical, and electrical contractors throughout project phases.
Protect and mitigate liability, and review labor and material cost plans and specifications for work performance.
Read, understand, and interpret building plans and specifications; verify project requirements, constraints, and Sales team responsibilities against customer system design, installation, and maintenance expectations.
Investigate concerns, implement corrective actions, and communicate with customers and coworkers to maximize customer satisfaction.
Keep the leadership team informed and present updates on project progress.