Operations Team Leader - Project Manager

Texas AirSystems•Fort Worth, TX

29d

About The Position

Texas Air Systems is seeking an experienced Operations Team Leader with a strong background in mechanical installation company operations. This individual will act as the "quarterback" of the project management team, overseeing all aspects of daily operations and leading a small group of project managers from contract terms through construction phases and closeout.

Requirements

Mechanical systems mastery: deep understanding of hydronic systems, DX and VRF, ductwork, FRP, and large equipment rigging.
Project controls & documentation: proficient in issuing technical purchase orders, subcontracts, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
Industrial project experience: demonstrated success managing industrial projects and large equipment package sales.
Team leadership: ability to organize, coach, and lead a diverse group including senior project managers, superintendents, engineers, and administrative staff.
Mentorship: skilled at developing talent, providing feedback, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Decision-making: acts as the "quarterback" of the team, making strategic choices to optimize daily operations.
Scheduling and planning: expertise in managing both fast-track and long-term project schedules
Process optimization: ability to streamline workflows and maximize efficiency across multiple projects.
Quality & safety focus: commitment to delivering projects to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Stakeholder engagement: builds strong relationships with business leaders, general contractors, end-user owners, and internal teams.
Clear communication: effectively conveys technical and operational information to diverse audiences.
Customer service orientation: dedicated to understanding and meeting client needs.
Contract and financial understanding: knowledgeable in contract terms, construction phases, closeouts, and financial implications of project decisions.
Market awareness: understands the industrial project landscape, especially in Texas and Colorado, and adapts to opportunities nationwide.
Problem-solving: proactively addresses challenges and implements corrective actions.
Flexibility: willingness to travel occasionally and adapt to evolving business needs.
Continuous improvement: seeks opportunities to enhance processes, team performance, and project outcomes.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, and/or related field experienced preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical contracting, project management, or mechanical installation company operations.
Proven track record leading teams in industrial projects, large equipment package sales, and mechanical systems installations (hydronic, DX, VRF, ductwork, FRP).
Experience issuing technical purchase orders, subcontracts, and managing project documentation.
Prior experience coaching and managing senior project managers, superintendents, engineers, and administrative staff.
Familiarity with scheduling (fast-track and long-term), controls integration, and construction phases from contract terms through closeout.
Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors and direct end-user owners
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate installations of Plumbing/HVAC/Process Piping systems. These include but are not limited to hydronic systems, DX and VRF systems, ductwork, FRP installations, and large equipment rigging, plumbing systems, process piping systems, controls, test & balance.
Manage scheduling & budgets for both fast-track and long-term projects.
Issue technical purchase orders and subcontracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Coordination & Negotiate legal terms & conditions of between TAS and our customers
Submittals & Coordination dwgs, Close out documents and maintains thorough project documentation in all aspects of delivering a turnkey solution and equipment only sales to GCs and End Users
Lead daily operations, making strategic decisions to optimize workflow and project outcomes.
Organize, coach, and mentor senior mechanical project managers, project managers, equipment managers, support engineers in house and at time manage installations through the TAS turnkey group.
Facilitate communication and approvals with business leaders, general contractors, and end-user owners.
Manage multiple turnkey industrial projects, commercial, educational and delivering large equipment package sales, primarily for general contractors and direct end-user owners.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Develop and grow relationships with customers, contractors, project engineers, and manufacturers.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related concerns, implementing corrective actions as needed.