Field Project Manager - Commercial HVAC

Texas AirSystems•Pennsylvania, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas AirSystems is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Field Project Manager to lead a yearlong commercial HVAC project in Butler Township, Pennsylvania. The role involves extensive travel to the project location or temporary housing nearby, with a significant onsite commitment. The Project Manager oversees planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, and while protecting profitability and customer satisfaction. The role works closely with sales teams, customers, manufacturers, contractors, and subcontractors in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Contract opportunities are also considered. The Project Manager leads turnkey HVAC and controls installation projects from planning through closeout, coordinating people, procurement, schedules, costs, contract administration, commissioning, punch lists, and warranty work. They serve as a primary onsite leader, manage project risks and recovery plans, communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership, and maintain long-term customer and industry relationships. The work includes office duties and may occasionally take place 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; experience with large central plants such as chillers and boilers is preferred.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and project management software such as PlanGrid, BIM 360, or Procore.
Ability to obtain and maintain a background check for access to locations such as primary schools and universities.
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, address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, and prioritize multiple tasks with mental stamina.
Ability to work in an office environment and occasionally in the field.
Ability to use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms, and regularly stand, walk, and sit; occasional climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds; and meet the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVAC control systems.
Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
Experience with large chiller projects of 2,000 tons or larger.
Experience handling a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges requiring knowledge of multiple 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 through successful completion, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, contract scope, budget, schedule, procurement, billing, and collections.
Develop qualification packages for competitive bids with input from the Sales team and Senior Project Manager as needed.
Review project plans and specifications; develop requests for information and present them to the Sales team, general contractor, or owner as required.
Develop project schedules with input from the general contractor, owner, and subcontractors, and execute projects according to plan.
Coordinate resources to ensure work is accurate, timely, billed, within budget, and within contract scope.
Develop and evaluate contractual scopes of work and 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-related issues with clients and communicate with owners, architects, MEP consultants, and general, mechanical, and electrical contractors throughout project phases.
Review and approve equipment selections and submittals to ensure they meet contract requirements; coordinate procurement, delivery, and inspection of equipment and materials, promptly reporting damage.
Coordinate subcontractor work with outside vendors and suppliers, including mechanical, controls, and electrical subcontractors, and review their equipment and material submittals.
Represent Texas AirSystems as a primary onsite leader for project execution.
Manage project risk, develop recovery plans when required, resolve disputes, and mitigate liability.
Generate the TAS contract Schedule of Values for customer or owner approval; review and approve subcontractor Schedules of Values and invoices, and release inside sales to pay.
Ensure project document controls and deliverables meet contract requirements and standards.
Ensure controls technicians load, verify, and commission system controllers; lead controls pre-commissioning and participate in final commissioning with the commissioning authority.
Validate system functionality and troubleshoot issues with subcontractors and other trades; assist installers with electrical and controls drawing interpretation and controls wiring terminations as required.
Request and review as-built and commissioning documentation; use project management software to manage punch lists and coordinate subcontractor completion of punch items.
Participate in general contractor and owner punch walks and assemble installation, operations, and maintenance files for delivery according to contract requirements.
Develop warranty files, administer warranty processes, evaluate warranty requests, and coordinate resources to resolve claims.
Maintain long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, engineers, and subcontractors, and attend job progress meetings as required.
Provide continuing customer training and troubleshooting support after project closeout.
Ensure jobsite personnel and subcontractors follow safety standards, internal safety programs, and OSHA requirements; support and participate in company safety training and programs.
Comply with contract requirements, including legal notifications, administration, change-order procedures, billing, schedules, claims, and other obligations.
Manage multiple projects, walk jobsites as needed, and review labor and material cost plans and work specifications.
Read, understand, and interpret building plans and specifications; verify project requirements, constraints, and sales responsibilities against customer system design, installation, and maintenance expectations.
Build relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers, and manufacturers; investigate concerns, implement corrective action, and communicate to maximize customer satisfaction.
Communicate with leadership and present updates on project development.