HVAC Controls Project Manager

Manpower Group (USA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager for a role based in Austin, TX. The position leads construction projects, coordinating teams, schedules, and resources to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budget.

The candidate will develop assignments, timetables, and responsibilities, organize construction personnel, and ensure materials and equipment are delivered as planned. Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of high-quality projects within budget constraints. Conduct regular status updates and end-of-contract cost analysis.
• Review various reports to determine project status and actions required; provide periodic status and budget analyses.
• Conduct pre-job planning meetings, document results, and maintain current project schedules that align with the master schedule.
• Establish and execute subcontracts and equipment buy-outs to support schedules and budgets.
• Communicate all project issues to management in a timely manner.
• Assemble project estimates and ensure proper loading into cost systems.
• Prepare and submit monthly contract billings to ensure proper cash flow.
• Manage conflict resolution with customers, vendors, trades, or partners.
• Develop policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Visit job sites and inspect work to resolve project and contract issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

HVAC Controls Project Manager

Austin, TX

Mid - USD $120,350.00 Annually

Job Summary

Leads or coordinates construction projects such as developing a new facility; the addition, expansion or extension of an existing facility; or renovation/alterations to a facility in collaboration with project team, construction site and management. Develops assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project. Organizes and directs construction personnel and ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time.

Essential Duties

• Ensure timely completion of high-quality projects within budget constraints. Conduct regular status updates and end-of-contract cost analysis. Efficiently incorporate scope changes and verify project estimates for accuracy.
• Reviews various reports to determine project status and determine actions required. Provides periodic status and end of contract cost and budget analysis.
• Conducts pre-job planning meetings and documents meeting results, ensures all action items are completed. Develops and keeps current all the project schedules. Ensures all schedules mesh with the master project schedule.
• Establishes and executes subcontracts and equipment buy-outs to support schedules and budgets.
• Communicates all project issues to the appropriate level of management in a timely manner.
• Assembles the estimate for the project and reviews the final estimate and ensures the proper loading of those numbers into the project cost system.
• Prepares and submits monthly contract billings to ensure proper cash flow during contract performance.
• Manages conflict resolution with customers, vendors, trades or Partners.
• Identifies and develops policies and procedures for continuous and aggressive improvement.
• Visits job sites or onsite offices, performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field is mandatory.

2-5 years of experience.

Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent presentation skills.

Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach.